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BD08 BBZ

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

94,895 mi
Last recorded94,895 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2017
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 BBZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2017 94,895 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 89,666 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 81,384 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 81,384 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 76,008 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 66,640 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 58,440 miles

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 58,440 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 52,089 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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BD08 BBZ is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BD08 BBZ, 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 BD08 BBZ registered?

BD08 BBZ is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is BD08 BBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD08 BBZ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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