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EX08 XFZ

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

108,863 mi
Last recorded108,863 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 XFZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2021 108,863 miles

Offside Front brake restricted movement

Offside Front top suspension mount some movement

Fail 30 Oct 2021 108,467 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front brake restricted movement

Offside Front top suspension mount some movement

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 99,800 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 99,800 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 89,030 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 81,487 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 80,467 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 78,808 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 77,748 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 76,794 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 75,296 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 75,296 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 73,604 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s/rear inner brake disc pitted

Pass 11 Aug 2011 62,289 miles

N/S/F wheel slightly binding

N/S/R tyre slightly perished

O/S/R disc pitted

O/S/R tyre slightly perished

Unable to see front pads

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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EX08 XFZ is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EX08 XFZ, 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 EX08 XFZ registered?

EX08 XFZ is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 12 March 2008.

Is EX08 XFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX08 XFZ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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