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ET08 GYB

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

106,675 mi
Last recorded106,675 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET08 GYB
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2020 106,675 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2020 106,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left Bulb in incorrectly (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 106,188 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

ENG OIL NEEDS TO BE CHECKED

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front tyr is badly worn on the outer edge

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

exhaust deteriorated

hubcaps fitted

Fail 14 Dec 2019 106,188 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

ENG OIL NEEDS TO BE CHECKED

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front tyr is badly worn on the outer edge

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

exhaust deteriorated

hubcaps fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2018 105,337 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust flexi deteriorating

Fail 10 Dec 2018 105,337 miles

Headlamp aim not tested due to bulb out (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust flexi deteriorating

Pass 9 Dec 2017 102,341 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 102,340 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear Box (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre Perished

Pass 9 Dec 2016 98,798 miles

Nearside rear tyre perished slightly

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear wiper blade worn

Pass 17 Nov 2015 94,613 miles

front brake discs are slightly worn/lipped and corroding

n/s/r tyre is deteriorated - dot/date code = "2007" - O/E??

Fail 17 Nov 2015 94,613 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner bald!! (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner bald (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

front brake discs are slightly worn/lipped and corroding

n/s/r tyre is deteriorated - dot/date code = "2007" - O/E??

rec. alignment check due to wear on the front tyres

Pass 10 Nov 2014 91,117 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front tyres worn inner edge

Fail 8 Nov 2014 91,117 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 7 Oct 2013 85,778 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 70,387 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

centre exhaust pipe mounting re fixed-currently sound.

Fail 20 Aug 2012 70,387 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

centre exhaust pipe mounting re fixed-currently sound.

Pass 13 Aug 2011 61,104 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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ET08 GYB is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 ET08 GYB, 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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ET08 GYB is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 16 August 2008.

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