MOT Status
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Emissions unable to be completed due to major leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
coolant low
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Surface corrosion to underbody and suspension components
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section to rear box joint (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
front subframe corroded
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
front subframe corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre Tread Low
Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre Tread Low
Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position cannot be opened (6.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Central stop lamp inoperative.
Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit 165.60.14
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit 165.60.14
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front brake discs appear in poor condition
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low prs (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low prs (1.8)
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front brake discs appear in poor condition
Centre exhaust joint to rear box touching heat shield & blowing slightly
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside wiper blade starting to smear
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Centre exhaust joint to rear box touching heat shield & blowing slightly
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside wiper blade starting to smear
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/60/14 (4.1.E.1)
child seats fitted
items removed
oil leak
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165/60/14 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/60/14 (4.1.E.1)
child seats fitted
items removed
oil leak
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Oil leak
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Parking brake low effort
Oil leak
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Parking brake low effort
Oil leak
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Oil leak
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Oil leak
How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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KV08 VWP is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.
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 KV08 VWP, 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 VWP registered?
KV08 VWP is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 March 2008.
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