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EO08 XUN

2008 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

43,512 mi
Last recorded43,512 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO08 XUN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 43,512 miles

front brake pads are worn

nearside rear handbrake effort is low advise investigation

rear exhaust system is corroded

Fail 13 May 2019 43,512 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall(evidence of tyre being run flat) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front brake pads are worn

nearside rear handbrake effort is low advise investigation

rear exhaust system is corroded

Pass 14 May 2018 41,153 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 37,581 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 4 May 2017 37,581 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2016 34,312 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 29,726 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 9 Apr 2014 24,734 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 20,142 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 15,464 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 11,750 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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EO08 XUN is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EO08 XUN, 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 XUN registered?

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

Is EO08 XUN safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO08 XUN shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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