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DG08 PVP

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

71,208 mi
Last recorded71,208 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 PVP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2024 71,208 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2024 71,205 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 65,442 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 59,551 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 53,841 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 48,682 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 42,417 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 37,025 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 37,024 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 32,915 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2017 32,915 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 29,355 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 26,260 miles

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

Nsf tyre has small cracks

Rear tyres have small cracks

Rear wiper split

Fail 14 Apr 2015 26,260 miles

Nsf tyre has small cracks

Rear tyres have small cracks

Rear wiper split

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2014 23,000 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 20,954 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 11 Apr 2012 16,210 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 16,210 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 13 Apr 2011 11,261 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 PVP 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 73.7%.

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 PVP, 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 PVP registered?

DG08 PVP is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 April 2008.

Is DG08 PVP safe to buy?

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