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EK08 SKD

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2025
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,793 mi
Last recorded80,793 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 SKD
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2024 80,793 miles

Offside Front small play in strut top mounting

Fail 17 Jan 2024 80,791 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front small play in strut top mounting

Pass 26 Jan 2023 76,746 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 76,746 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 72,931 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 70,761 miles

Offside Front Upper strut top bearing has slight play in it.

Fail 18 Jan 2021 70,748 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing buckle missing. (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper strut top bearing has slight play in it.

Pass 13 Jan 2020 68,821 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2020 68,821 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear pipes in rear wheel arches (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 65,544 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 65,544 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 62,494 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 60,480 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear inboard side (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Jan 2017 60,480 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear inboard side (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 58,848 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rear inboard side (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Jan 2016 58,848 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rear inboard side (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 57,545 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 42,291 miles

o/s/f tyre beginning to run off would advise tracking to be checked @ next service

visual only on the n/s/r seat belt as there is a childs seat in situe i did not alter or remove

Pass 10 Dec 2012 27,565 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 27,565 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 24,961 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 24,961 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 21,105 miles

slight cracking to n/s/r tyre wall

Pass 21 Apr 2011 18,590 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 18,569 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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 SKD is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EK08 SKD, 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 SKD registered?

EK08 SKD is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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