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EA08 OTE

2008 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

116,185 mi
Last recorded116,185 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2024 116,185 miles

Offside Front Outer constant velocity joint noisy

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 111,495 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 104,602 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides rear to flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Apr 2022 104,598 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides rear to flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Apr 2022 104,506 miles

Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury O/S/F Wing/Bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

O/S/F & Both rear tyres severely perished/splitting

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

Pass 21 Apr 2021 102,089 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front mount broken off pipework (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On wear indicators + inner & outer edges very low/Bald (5.2.3 (e))

O/S/F Wing damaged

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Large chip zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 99,191 miles

Front exhaust mounting broken exhaust still secure

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

Fail 6 Mar 2020 99,183 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front exhaust mounting broken exhaust still secure

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

Fail 5 Mar 2020 99,173 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 165/60-14 75H (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhausts front mounting bracket broken off pipework

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Almost on wear indicators + inner & outer edges very low/Bald (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Almost on wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

O/S/F Wing & Bumper damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Almost on wear indicators + inner & outer edges very low/Bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Almost on wear indicators + inner edge very low/Bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear wiper split

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 95,609 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 94,128 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 93,519 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Feb 2017 93,519 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 87,852 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2015 81,671 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2015 81,669 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 73,512 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 57,574 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 57,574 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 27 Jun 2011 34,214 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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EA08 OTE is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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