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DS08 EXA

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

85,807 mi
Last recorded85,807 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2017 85,807 miles

slight play in o/s track rod end

Pass 17 Jun 2016 74,288 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 63,127 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 53,530 miles

All brake pipes coated with grease.

Exhaust front bracket broken but system still supported.

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

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

Pass 28 May 2013 42,967 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 34,569 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 24,088 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 23,769 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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 EXA is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EXA, 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 EXA registered?

DS08 EXA is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 12 June 2008.

Is DS08 EXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS08 EXA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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