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KS08 WFW

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

113,968 mi
Last recorded113,968 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2017
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS08 WFW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2017 113,968 miles

limited access to outer sills due to plastic covers

Fail 25 Feb 2017 113,935 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

limited access to outer sills due to plastic covers

Pass 20 Feb 2016 93,409 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)

Slight binding front brakes

Fail 20 Feb 2016 93,409 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Slight binding front brakes

Pass 12 Feb 2015 68,613 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 53,143 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

cut in n/s/r inner tyre wall.

Fail 18 Feb 2014 52,841 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

cut in n/s/r inner tyre wall.

Pass 27 Mar 2013 31,640 miles

rear wiper split

Pass 15 May 2012 27,518 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 21,166 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 21,166 miles

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

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 WFW is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 WFW, 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 WFW registered?

KS08 WFW is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is KS08 WFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS08 WFW shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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