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EO08 UVC

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,865 mi
Last recorded98,865 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO08 UVC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2024 98,865 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 96,007 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear service brake weak

slight play in steering joints

Fail 22 Sep 2023 96,007 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear service brake weak

slight play in steering joints

Pass 6 Sep 2022 91,359 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear service brake weak

Fail 6 Sep 2022 91,359 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear service brake weak

Pass 23 Mar 2022 91,353 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 91,353 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 90,475 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 90,475 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 90,068 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 89,455 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 88,938 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 88,266 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 87,336 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 87,336 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 83,225 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 70,397 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2013 55,604 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 55,604 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 42,265 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 28,875 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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EO08 UVC is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 EO08 UVC, 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 EO08 UVC registered?

EO08 UVC is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is EO08 UVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO08 UVC shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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