MOT Status
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107,048 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Top mount (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear handbrake only just passed required efficiency
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear handbrake only just passed required efficiency
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
cut on n/s front outer tyre wall but not deep enough to expose chords
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
middle exhaust bracket broken
o/s front tyre worn on inner edge
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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BL08 KXS is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 BL08 KXS, 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 BL08 KXS registered?
BL08 KXS is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 5 August 2008.
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