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EA08 OSC

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2018
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

58,912 mi
Last recorded58,912 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 OSC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 24 Apr 2017 58,912 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 54,979 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre Tread 3mm.

Oil Leak.

Rear High Level Brake Lamp Not Working.

Pass 16 May 2015 49,966 miles

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)

nearside rear Tyre perishing

Pass 17 May 2014 44,263 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 39,461 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 32,471 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 25,820 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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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EA08 OSC is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EA08 OSC, 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

How do I check the history of EA08 OSC?

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What year was EA08 OSC registered?

EA08 OSC is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 23 April 2008.

Is EA08 OSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA08 OSC shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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