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BF08 WKV

2008 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

47,696 mi
Last recorded47,696 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2020 47,696 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 47,696 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 45,893 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 43,435 miles

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

Nearside Front wiper slightly split

Offside Front washer jet weak operation

Pass 15 Feb 2017 40,304 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front split at end ( still cleaning screen )

Offside Front tyre slight cracking of sidewall

Offside Front tyre very low tread on extreme inner edge

Pass 18 Feb 2016 36,767 miles

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

Offside Front tyre deteriorated

Pass 19 Feb 2015 32,031 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2014 27,507 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s rear tyre has slight wear/perishing on outer tyre wall

Pass 19 Feb 2014 27,507 miles

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

n/s rear tyre has slight wear/perishing on outer tyre wall

Pass 11 Mar 2013 23,708 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Mar 2012 18,793 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 18,787 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 13,060 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 WKV is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WKV, 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 WKV registered?

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

Is BF08 WKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF08 WKV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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