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EA08 OSW

2008 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

69,311 mi
Last recorded69,311 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 OSW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2021 69,311 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 56,519 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 54,784 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

brake fluid slightly low

exhaust corroded in places

front and centre exhaust brackets broken but exhaust still supported

Pass 24 Mar 2018 50,218 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn from inner edge.

Offside Front Tyre worn smooth from inner edge.

Pass 30 Mar 2017 45,884 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 45,884 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 42,774 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 38,860 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 34,354 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 28,800 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 21,265 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 14,821 miles

n/s/r tyre very slightly out of shape

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 OSW is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OSW, 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

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What year was EA08 OSW registered?

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

Is EA08 OSW safe to buy?

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