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CA08 CDV

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,274 mi
Last recorded48,274 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 CDV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 48,274 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated wrong application for vehicle, original is built into joint. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Sep 2020 48,252 miles

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

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

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated wrong application for vehicle, original is built into joint. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2019 29,721 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall damaged, no cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear bolt missing from rear of hub unit, unit not likely to detach.

Pass 23 Mar 2018 23,185 miles

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

front exhaust mount excesseivly corroded

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Pass 3 May 2017 20,823 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 20,823 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 May 2016 17,029 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Exhaust Center bracket corroded

Pass 12 May 2015 13,423 miles

front exhaust bracket is corroded & fractured but exhaust just supported

Pass 6 May 2014 12,042 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 12,042 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2013 10,676 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2013 10,676 miles

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)

Fail 10 May 2012 9,006 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 May 2012 9,006 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 6,288 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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CA08 CDV is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CA08 CDV, 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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CA08 CDV is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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