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KS08 OSM

2008 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

97,409 mi
Last recorded97,409 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS08 OSM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2022 97,409 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 97,409 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2021 90,081 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inners of fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

high leval stop light ? inopp.

inner part of n/s outer c.v boot split .just starting to loose grease

tread of n/s/r tyre perished.

Fail 21 Jan 2021 90,080 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inners of fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

high leval stop light ? inopp.

inner part of n/s outer c.v boot split .just starting to loose grease

tread of n/s/r tyre perished.

Pass 19 Sep 2019 81,013 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Hangers corroded but secure (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Sep 2019 81,013 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Hangers corroded but secure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Jul 2019 80,934 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 67,697 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 58,184 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 52,147 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 45,696 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres perished and cracked,with closer inspection maybe to excess,nearside rear @ 2mm on outer edge.

front tyres low on inner edge @2mm

wipers blades poor split almost to excess.

Pass 25 Jun 2014 39,596 miles

exhaust centre bracket corroded and broken off pipe,exhaust not fully secure.

Pass 11 Jul 2013 34,344 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 28,815 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 22,563 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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KS08 OSM is a 2008 Kia Picanto in White with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 KS08 OSM, 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 KS08 OSM registered?

KS08 OSM is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 17 July 2008.

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