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EN08 BEJ

2008 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

85,559 mi
Last recorded85,559 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN08 BEJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2021 85,559 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 83,387 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 80,259 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 74,963 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 12 May 2017 70,532 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre cracking

Pass 13 May 2016 66,077 miles
Fail 9 May 2015 62,327 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 9 May 2015 62,327 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 16 Sep 2014 56,168 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 56,168 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 44,348 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 33,166 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/s/f tyre has slight cracking

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 24,583 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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EN08 BEJ is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BEJ, 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 EN08 BEJ registered?

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

Is EN08 BEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN08 BEJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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