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BD08 VWJ

2008 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

97,983 mi
Last recorded97,983 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 VWJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2021 97,983 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 97,983 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 87,074 miles

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))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 87,074 miles

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))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 79,191 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 70,290 miles

Front exhaust bracket needs welding

Fail 29 Oct 2018 70,290 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2017 54,348 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 54,348 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 44,502 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 44,502 miles

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)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 32,350 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front exhaust bracket broken

nearside front wiper blade slightly deteiorated

Fail 15 Apr 2014 18,944 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 18,944 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front tyre shoulder wearing

rear wiper blade deteiorated

Pass 19 Apr 2013 13,811 miles

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)

Pass 9 May 2012 12,287 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 May 2011 9,406 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 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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BD08 VWJ is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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