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BF08 WCV

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

105,859 mi
Last recorded105,859 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 WCV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2021 105,859 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 98,335 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken

Fail 21 Jan 2020 98,333 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 24 Jan 2019 89,736 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 71,898 miles

o/s/f top strut mount worn

Fail 25 Jan 2018 71,896 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres worn low on edges wear in o/s/f top strut mount handbrake has long travel

Pass 25 Jan 2017 48,035 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 48,035 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 25,653 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 13,226 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

offside front tyre wearing low

Pass 15 Mar 2014 10,050 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 8,941 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 7,034 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 7,034 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 5,280 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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BF08 WCV is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BF08 WCV, 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 BF08 WCV registered?

BF08 WCV is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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