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KV08 VWN

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,752 mi
Last recorded115,752 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV08 VWN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2018 115,752 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 115,752 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 101,957 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2017 101,957 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 88,335 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 79,316 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 61,019 miles

Nearside rear tyre cracking inside tread

Nearside wiper blade just clears screen, outside of drivers view

Object heard inside offside front wheel while turning wheel

Rear wiper blade damaged

Pass 25 Mar 2013 48,726 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 38,211 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 27,993 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front tyres worn uneven suggest tracking

o/s wiper small split

suggest tracking

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 VWN is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VWN, 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 KV08 VWN registered?

KV08 VWN is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 20 March 2008.

Is KV08 VWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV08 VWN shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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