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ET08 KAA

2008 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

65,671 mi
Last recorded65,671 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET08 KAA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 65,671 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 59,077 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 53,843 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 21 Jul 2014 46,566 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 8 Aug 2013 38,643 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 38,643 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 30,164 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 30,162 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 2 Aug 2011 23,421 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 23,421 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 KAA is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KAA, 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 ET08 KAA?

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What year was ET08 KAA registered?

ET08 KAA is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 8 August 2008.

Is ET08 KAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET08 KAA shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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