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DG08 KNF

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2024
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,122 mi
Last recorded69,122 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 KNF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 24 Oct 2023 69,122 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 65,836 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front tyre over 20 years old

Pass 5 Oct 2021 62,063 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 59,054 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 51,947 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 45,441 miles

offside front brake slightly binding

offside front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 19 Apr 2017 39,325 miles

offside front brake binding by hand

Pass 11 Apr 2016 33,309 miles

nearside rear tyre split

offside front tyre inner edge worn

offside rear tyre split

Pass 24 Apr 2015 27,993 miles

front tyres under-inflated

ignition lead arcing

Pass 28 Apr 2014 22,415 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 16,532 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 11,322 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 8,035 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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DG08 KNF is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DG08 KNF, 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 DG08 KNF registered?

DG08 KNF is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is DG08 KNF safe to buy?

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