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DG08 PXM

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

78,980 mi
Last recorded78,980 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2021 78,980 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 78,980 miles

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

OIL FILTER WEAPING ENGINE OIL

Pass 2 Jan 2020 74,300 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2020 74,300 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 67,073 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2019 67,073 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 61,329 miles

CRACKS IN N/S/FRONT TYRE,TREAD AD WALLS

Pass 11 Apr 2017 52,349 miles

AGE CRACKS IN REAR TYRE WALLS

Pass 15 Apr 2016 43,452 miles

AGE CRACKS IN REAR TYRE WALLS

Fail 15 Apr 2016 43,452 miles

AGE CRACKS IN REAR TYRE WALLS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 33,721 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 25,881 miles

nearside front tyre wearing down on inside edge

offside front tryre wearing down on inside edge

Pass 13 Apr 2013 19,804 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 14,625 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 14,625 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2011 11,459 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 PXM is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DG08 PXM, 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 PXM registered?

DG08 PXM is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 5 March 2008.

Is DG08 PXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG08 PXM shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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