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DS08 DWM

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

61,674 mi
Last recorded61,674 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2017
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 DWM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2017 61,674 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 56,710 miles
Fail 23 May 2015 50,150 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 23 May 2015 50,150 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 40,815 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 40,745 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 May 2013 37,401 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 37,401 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 16 May 2012 34,707 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2012 34,707 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 31,658 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 May 2011 31,658 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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DS08 DWM is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 DS08 DWM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DS08 DWM registered?

DS08 DWM is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is DS08 DWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS08 DWM shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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