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KM08 NXO

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2024
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

77,648 mi
Last recorded77,648 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM08 NXO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2023 77,648 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2023 77,648 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 77,244 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

Fail 6 Jan 2021 77,243 miles

Emissions not tested major blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2019 70,491 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight movement evident nearside and offside front top suspension mounts

Fail 8 Jul 2019 70,490 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

slight movement evident nearside and offside front top suspension mounts

Pass 7 Jul 2018 64,945 miles

nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge of tread

offside front tyre worn very low on inner edge of tread

rear wiper blade worn

slight movement evident nearside and offside front top suspension mounts

Fail 7 Jul 2018 64,945 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge of tread

offside front tyre worn very low on inner edge of tread

rear wiper blade worn

slight movement evident nearside and offside front top suspension mounts

slight wear evident nearside and offside front wiper blades

Pass 22 May 2017 55,970 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 55,970 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

exhauste corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2016 49,609 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner shoulder

Pass 7 Aug 2015 41,900 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 41,900 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 32,460 miles

tread wearing low on both edges of nearside front tyre

Fail 8 Aug 2014 32,460 miles

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

tread wearing low on both edges of nearside front tyre

Pass 22 May 2013 23,525 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 23,525 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 14,335 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 2 Apr 2012 14,335 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 7,404 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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KM08 NXO is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 KM08 NXO, 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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KM08 NXO is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 7 April 2008.

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