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BN08 ZFF

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

79,499 mi
Last recorded79,499 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 ZFF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2024 79,499 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hangers corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bearing bush has slight play (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust has minor leak of gases on rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 76,186 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jun 2023 76,168 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 69,324 miles

Clutch requires attention

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 64,510 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 May 2019 59,869 miles

bonnet secondary retaining device faulty

Fail 24 May 2019 59,869 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

bonnet secondary retaining device faulty

Pass 24 May 2018 56,805 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 50,398 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 50,398 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 May 2016 44,734 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre wearing on the inner edge

Fail 26 May 2016 44,734 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre wearing on the inner edge

Fail 14 May 2015 37,344 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 May 2015 37,344 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 31,349 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 26,871 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 18,494 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2011 13,210 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

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 ZFF is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BN08 ZFF, 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 ZFF registered?

BN08 ZFF is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 April 2008.

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