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AV08 MXN

2008 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

101,307 mi
Last recorded101,307 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 MXN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2021 101,307 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 98,981 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 92,967 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 92,967 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 85,610 miles

Slight grating noise from both top Macpherson strut area

Fail 21 Mar 2018 85,610 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front mounting bracket broken (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported middle mounting bracket broken (7.1.1)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced o/s efficiency only 57% (3.7.B.6b)

Slight grating noise from both top Macpherson strut area

rear window wiper worn out

Pass 25 Feb 2017 76,692 miles

Front Both Tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Feb 2016 70,089 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 20 Feb 2016 70,089 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 60,416 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edge.

Both rear tyres wearing low and perishing on outer sidewalls.

Slight play in offside front top mount.

Fail 5 Feb 2015 60,411 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both front tyres wearing on edge.

Both rear tyres wearing low and perishing on outer sidewalls.

Slight play in offside front top mount.

Pass 23 Feb 2014 46,444 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 22,000 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 12,737 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 10,471 miles

Both front tyres starting to get low on edges

How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?

Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.

77.1%
Pass Rate
3,997
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
229,767
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,453
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 28,710
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,450
position lamp(s) not working 19,223
parking brake recording little or no effort 18,423
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AV08 MXN is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2008 Kia Picanto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 47,101 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Picanto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 41,453 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV08 MXN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Picanto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Kia Picanto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AV08 MXN registered?

AV08 MXN is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is AV08 MXN safe to buy?

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