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DE08 KRD

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

71,507 mi
Last recorded71,507 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 KRD
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2019 71,507 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Nov 2019 71,507 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 65,254 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 65,253 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 61,824 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 56,938 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 56,938 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 52,425 miles

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

centre exhaust brackets corroded

Pass 15 May 2014 44,605 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 15 May 2014 44,605 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 May 2013 41,100 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2012 34,716 miles

airbag2 light on

Pass 13 May 2011 27,218 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 27,212 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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DE08 KRD is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 DE08 KRD, 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 KRD registered?

DE08 KRD is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 6 May 2008.

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