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AV08 UEB

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2023
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

110,836 mi
Last recorded110,836 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 UEB
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2022 110,836 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2021 108,210 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2021 108,208 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 103,173 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2019 103,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 94,999 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 94,999 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2017 90,139 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 90,139 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Back box (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported Middle pipe (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 May 2016 87,596 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 87,595 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2015 71,963 miles
Fail 16 May 2015 71,963 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 May 2014 60,931 miles

engine oil sludged/emulsified/unable to get clear dipstick reading due to sludging

osf wiper blade streaking

Fail 13 May 2014 60,931 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine oil sludged/emulsified/unable to get clear dipstick reading due to sludging

osf wiper blade streaking

Pass 10 May 2013 47,014 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 35,316 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 35,316 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 13 May 2011 26,454 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 26,454 miles

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

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 UEB is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 UEB, 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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AV08 UEB is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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