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EK08 SKE

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

130,087 mi
Last recorded130,087 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 SKE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2021 130,087 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 130,005 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Outer Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 125,842 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed DRIVERS (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 118,944 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 108,186 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed drivers (5.2.2b)

Fail 23 Apr 2018 108,186 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed drivers (5.2.2b)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 96,990 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed drivers (5.2.2b)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 87,069 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 77,149 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 68,098 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 68,038 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 54,797 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2012 42,945 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2011 30,134 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 30,134 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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 SKE is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 SKE, 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 SKE registered?

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

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