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BV08 XFF

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

79,640 mi
Last recorded79,640 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 XFF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2023 79,640 miles

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

OSF brake sticky

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded also slightly blowing

Pass 10 Mar 2022 73,637 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexie (6.1.2 (a))

Number plates could be better

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/70/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Mar 2022 73,510 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexie (6.1.2 (a))

Number plates could be better

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/70/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 70,869 miles

Both front tyres perished in tread

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 70,869 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Both front tyres perished in tread

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 68,345 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 68,345 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 60,657 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s . on edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 56,844 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 52,925 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 48,704 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 41,954 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 35,232 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 30,346 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 22,595 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 13,689 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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BV08 XFF 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 81.3%.

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 BV08 XFF, 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 BV08 XFF registered?

BV08 XFF is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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