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AY08 XRR

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

72,055 mi
Last recorded72,055 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 XRR
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Mar 2024 72,055 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear outer sill and arch corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2023 63,648 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 57,977 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 57,976 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 57,716 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 56,247 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 52,496 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 47,469 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 43,232 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 38,043 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 33,465 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 28,763 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 25,103 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 21,952 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 19,493 miles

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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AY08 XRR is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AY08 XRR, 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 AY08 XRR registered?

AY08 XRR is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is AY08 XRR safe to buy?

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