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DE08 WMZ

2008 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2021
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

71,477 mi
Last recorded71,477 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2020 71,477 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 71,476 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 62,455 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

centre exhaust bracket corroded/insecure

eml on

Pass 31 Oct 2016 51,929 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 47,688 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 42,788 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 32,410 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2012 23,186 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 15,077 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 14,661 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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DE08 WMZ is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 WMZ, 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 WMZ registered?

DE08 WMZ is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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