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DS08 DWX

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,550 mi
Last recorded108,550 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2022 108,550 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front looks like both front brake discs may have got hot at some stage

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2022 108,550 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front looks like both front brake discs may have got hot at some stage

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 106,260 miles

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

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

Sump porous

Fail 2 Jul 2021 106,260 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Sump porous

Pass 1 Jul 2020 104,675 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 102,682 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust corroded

steering rack damp

sump corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2018 100,616 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Apr 2018 100,616 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Apr 2017 98,292 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH OUTTER EDGES WORN (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front SHOCK S/ DAMP

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Apr 2016 95,623 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2015 87,807 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres perished

park brake lever has slight side play

Fail 4 Jul 2015 87,807 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

both rear tyres perished

park brake lever has slight side play

Pass 3 Jul 2014 77,703 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jul 2014 77,703 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2013 70,748 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2012 64,087 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 64,087 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 May 2011 54,886 miles

unable to check front brake pads advise full brake check

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 DWX is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DWX, 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 DS08 DWX registered?

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

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