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BN08 KPA

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

45,523 mi
Last recorded45,523 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 KPA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2024 45,523 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 45,133 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 42,978 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 40,400 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 38,553 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 37,663 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 34,019 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 29,450 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Mar 2017 27,081 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 24,073 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 24,073 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 20,387 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 15,021 miles

Oil leak

Tyres alround cracking inbetween treads.

Pass 2 Mar 2013 9,213 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 5,138 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 1,430 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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BN08 KPA is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 BN08 KPA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN08 KPA registered?

BN08 KPA is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 March 2008.

Is BN08 KPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN08 KPA shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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