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BF08 WDG

2008 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

51,299 mi
Last recorded51,299 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 WDG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2019 51,299 miles

Central exhaust bracket broken

Fail 11 Mar 2019 51,299 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 46,433 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 41,253 miles

Front and middle exhaust hanger snapped, system still supported

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

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

both rear tyres slightly perished and cracked

Pass 11 Mar 2016 35,267 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 33,080 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 32,648 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 30,171 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 27,603 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

handbrake travel slightly high

Pass 9 Mar 2011 21,533 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 WDG is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BF08 WDG, 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 WDG registered?

BF08 WDG is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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