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KU08 NKD

2008 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

69,027 mi
Last recorded69,027 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2016
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU08 NKD
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2016 69,027 miles

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

Offside front wheel slightly binding

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Aug 2016 69,026 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside front wheel slightly binding

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 56,328 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2015 55,924 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and perished and cracked (4.1.E.1)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

items removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 12 Jun 2014 46,464 miles

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

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

osf tyre perished around tread blocks

Fail 12 Jun 2014 46,464 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

osf tyre perished around tread blocks

Fail 24 Jun 2013 38,382 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 38,382 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 35,992 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 35,992 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 27,197 miles

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

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

exhaust front hanger bracket weld broken

Pass 21 Feb 2011 24,685 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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KU08 NKD is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 KU08 NKD, 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 KU08 NKD registered?

KU08 NKD is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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