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KS08 WGA

2008 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

84,640 mi
Last recorded84,640 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS08 WGA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2023 84,640 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2023 84,578 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 81,121 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 77,106 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2021 77,106 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2020 73,611 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 68,804 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 63,611 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 63,611 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 58,374 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 58,373 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

engine sump corroded and leaking oil

Pass 20 Apr 2016 52,406 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 47,139 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 41,512 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 41,512 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2013 34,656 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 34,656 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 8 May 2012 27,677 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 27,677 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

centre exhaust mount broken

Pass 14 May 2011 21,027 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 21,027 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 WGA is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 WGA, 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 WGA registered?

KS08 WGA is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 21 June 2008.

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