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BT08 UBY

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

56,123 mi
Last recorded56,123 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 UBY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2021 56,123 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 56,121 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 53,108 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 50,586 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 47,323 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2018 47,285 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged control ring broken (1.6 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2017 42,960 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Dec 2017 42,959 miles

Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 38,473 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides have movement at upper fixing (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 2 Dec 2016 38,446 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides have movement at upper fixing (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 31,713 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 31,530 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

centre exhaust hanger not attached

Pass 11 Sep 2014 25,945 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 23,928 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 18,542 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 12,967 miles

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

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

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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BT08 UBY 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 68.8%.

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 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 BT08 UBY, 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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BT08 UBY is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 18 June 2008.

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