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DE08 KPU

2008 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

76,848 mi
Last recorded76,848 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 KPU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2021 76,848 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 59,446 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 54,875 miles
Pass 28 May 2018 52,092 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 48,979 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 45,559 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 45,559 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 5 May 2015 42,168 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2014 39,053 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 34,206 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 May 2013 34,206 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 May 2012 28,321 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 28,321 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2011 21,121 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

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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DE08 KPU is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DE08 KPU, 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 DE08 KPU registered?

DE08 KPU is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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The MOT history for DE08 KPU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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