MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,983 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm bald on inner edge 165/60X14 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm 165/60X14 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link also bent and distorted (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside 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))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm bald on inner edge 165/60X14 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm 165/60X14 (5.2.3 (e))
Front exhaust bracket needs welding
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Front exhaust bracket needs welding
tracking needs adjustment
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
front exhaust bracket broken
nearside front wiper blade slightly deteiorated
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
offside front tyre shoulder wearing
rear wiper blade deteiorated
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
offside front tyre shoulder wearing
rear wiper blade deteiorated
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
o/s/r tyre slight deterioration (cracking)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?
Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BD08 VWJ is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 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 BD08 VWJ, 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 VWJ registered?
BD08 VWJ is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 May 2008.
Is BD08 VWJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for BD08 VWJ shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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