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BN08 ZBV

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

42,297 mi
Last recorded42,297 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 ZBV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2020 42,297 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 40,638 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber top mount has slight play.....Replacement recommended

Fail 8 Mar 2019 40,638 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded As marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded As marked (1.1.11 (c))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber top mount has slight play.....Replacement recommended

Pass 9 Mar 2018 38,389 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 35,732 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Corrosion on exhaust

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 32,241 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 32,241 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 28,794 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 25,033 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 21,770 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 17,056 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 12,687 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 ZBV is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ZBV, 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 BN08 ZBV registered?

BN08 ZBV is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 12 March 2008.

Is BN08 ZBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN08 ZBV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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