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BL08 UHE

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,755 mi
Last recorded95,755 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 UHE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 95,755 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 90,329 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 90,329 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/60R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 83,158 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 83,158 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 75,628 miles

nsf tyre inside wear

osr door slightly damaged

Pass 13 Jun 2016 65,699 miles

centre stop lamp not working

osr door has slight damaged

Fail 10 Jun 2015 56,761 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 56,761 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 48,966 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 1 Jul 2014 48,966 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 5 Aug 2013 44,865 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2013 44,865 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 36,535 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 27,269 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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BL08 UHE is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UHE, 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 UHE registered?

BL08 UHE is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 6 August 2008.

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