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EA08 OUE

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

70,292 mi
Last recorded70,292 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2015
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2015 70,292 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 65,021 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 65,021 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 54,748 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 54,748 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 46,351 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 36,984 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 36,984 miles

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

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

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 OUE is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OUE, 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 OUE registered?

EA08 OUE is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 June 2008.

Is EA08 OUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA08 OUE shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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