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EK08 NWY

2008 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

132,653 mi
Last recorded132,653 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 NWY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2023 132,653 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 124,736 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 116,411 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 110,373 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 104,127 miles

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security undersill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security undersill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable rear axle slightly corroded (5.1.1 (a))

Fail 29 Aug 2019 104,127 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security undersill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security undersill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable rear axle slightly corroded (5.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 96,647 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Front battery loose

Front exhaust mounting rusty

Offside Front slight bind

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 86,492 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 86,492 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 May 2016 79,488 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 68,476 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 6 May 2014 55,128 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

nearside front tyre is wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre is wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Apr 2013 40,466 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 40,466 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 31,414 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 21,249 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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EK08 NWY is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EK08 NWY, 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 EK08 NWY registered?

EK08 NWY is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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