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EA08 OTS

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

95,131 mi
Last recorded95,131 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 OTS
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2024 95,131 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2024 95,121 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 93,451 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 90,719 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 88,322 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 85,555 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 78,303 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 71,455 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 64,131 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 56,598 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 50,308 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 43,794 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 37,737 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 30,900 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 23,251 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 OTS is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 OTS, 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 OTS?

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What year was EA08 OTS registered?

EA08 OTS is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 3 June 2008.

Is EA08 OTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA08 OTS shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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