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FL08 OTX

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

92,167 mi
Last recorded92,167 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 OTX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 92,167 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 88,936 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 16 Jan 2018 88,936 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear joint and loose (7.1.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 85,635 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 10 Dec 2015 81,628 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 81,627 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

oil leak.

Pass 3 Mar 2015 81,564 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

brake pedal antislip worn

Fail 3 Mar 2015 81,564 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

brake pedal antislip worn

Pass 26 Feb 2014 70,485 miles

Both front sidelights slightly dim

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Feb 2013 56,628 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 44,596 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Feb 2012 44,596 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 32,298 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 32,298 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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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FL08 OTX is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FL08 OTX, 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 FL08 OTX registered?

FL08 OTX is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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