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EN08 BDV

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

107,609 mi
Last recorded107,609 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN08 BDV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2023 107,609 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 85,492 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2022 85,490 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pads getting low

Pass 16 Dec 2021 67,851 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2021 67,851 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 56,552 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Jan 2020 48,656 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 37,510 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 36,913 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 35,325 miles

Offside Rear wheel has slight brake bind

Pass 21 Jan 2016 33,864 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 33,864 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 31,898 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2015 31,898 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 30,021 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 28,519 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 25,527 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 21,781 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 21,781 miles

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

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

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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EN08 BDV is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 EN08 BDV, 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

How do I check the history of EN08 BDV?

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What year was EN08 BDV registered?

EN08 BDV is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is EN08 BDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN08 BDV shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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