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CA08 OCN

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

109,209 mi
Last recorded109,209 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 OCN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2022 109,209 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front backing plate corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2022 109,154 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both front corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front backing plate corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 104,153 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front perishing and wearing on outer edge, n/s/f worse (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 104,061 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn gaiter also split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both front corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front perishing and wearing on outer edge, n/s/f worse (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 97,595 miles

Front both top mounts worn

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2020 97,595 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front both top mounts worn

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 91,735 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2019 91,734 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 84,474 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2018 84,474 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 76,167 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 68,778 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 61,401 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 54,889 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2014 54,889 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 47,432 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2013 47,432 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 37,664 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 29,841 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 OCN is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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