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KV08 VWB

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

61,717 mi
Last recorded61,717 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV08 VWB
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2021 61,717 miles

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 21 Aug 2020 58,078 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Aug 2020 58,075 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 54,361 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 54,359 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 48,788 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 41,967 miles

Nearside Front tyre - inner edge is bald ie no tread so unable to determine tyre life

Offside Front tyre - inner edge is bald ie no tread so unable to determine tyre life

centre exhaust support rotted away and not securing

Pass 10 Oct 2016 37,334 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 33,262 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 30,085 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 25,694 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 25,694 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 22,096 miles

front tyres 3mm

Pass 3 Aug 2011 16,444 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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KV08 VWB is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KV08 VWB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KV08 VWB registered?

KV08 VWB is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is KV08 VWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV08 VWB shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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