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DS08 DXB

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

35,308 mi
Last recorded35,308 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 DXB
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2020 35,308 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 34,000 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 33,795 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 28,212 miles

Exhaust center support broken away

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

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Jul 2016 26,365 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 13 Jul 2015 24,583 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 20,510 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 20,510 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2013 16,556 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 12,266 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 8,284 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 DXB is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 DS08 DXB, 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 DXB registered?

DS08 DXB is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 June 2008.

Is DS08 DXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS08 DXB shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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