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EA08 OUL

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

14,636 mi
Last recorded14,636 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 OUL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2018 14,636 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

nearside rear brake showing signs of binding

Pass 5 Jun 2017 14,058 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 14,058 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 13,053 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

parking brake effort only just met advise inspection of nearside parking brake

Pass 3 Jun 2015 11,882 miles

wiper blades starting to split at ends

Pass 19 Jun 2014 10,969 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 May 2013 9,802 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 May 2012 8,506 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 7,183 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 OUL is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 OUL, 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 OUL registered?

EA08 OUL is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 June 2008.

Is EA08 OUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA08 OUL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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