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EA08 OSU

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

87,289 mi
Last recorded87,289 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 87,289 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 87,289 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 83,567 miles

Nearside Rear door damaged

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 78,441 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 77,723 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing Top mount bearing. (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Front Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing Top mount bearing. (2.5.B.3a)

Fail 21 Oct 2015 77,673 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported Centre front mount. (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing Top mount bearing. (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Stop lamp not working Both sides. (1.2.1b)

Engine Light illuminated on dashboard.

Pass 13 Nov 2014 68,163 miles

Battery loose on its table

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 55,779 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front exhaust mounting broken but supporting system

Fail 31 Oct 2013 55,541 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front exhaust mounting broken but supporting system

Pass 21 Sep 2012 42,160 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 30,186 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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 OSU 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 63.6%.

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 EA08 OSU, 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 EA08 OSU registered?

EA08 OSU is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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