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57,307 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point/suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
rear beam axle corroded
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front wheel is binding slightly
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Top mount bush worn
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Rear coil springs corroded
Front brake pads low
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Central Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
n\s back plate is rubbing the disc lightly
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
rear wiper is perished.
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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EX08 XGB is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.
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 XGB, 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 XGB registered?
EX08 XGB is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 March 2008.
Is EX08 XGB safe to buy?
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