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KW08 XKV

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,655 mi
Last recorded74,655 miles
Recorded on2 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW08 XKV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2023 74,655 miles

rear axle corroded-o s f tyre inner edge worn Low-o s r brake pipe corroded-

Pass 23 Jun 2021 74,644 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 74,643 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 70,562 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 66,791 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 66,791 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2018 59,067 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 59,067 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 51,883 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 42,555 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 29,033 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 26,026 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 18,482 miles

both rear tyres cracking

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 May 2012 13,068 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 6,630 miles

N/S/F Seat belt twisted

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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KW08 XKV is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 KW08 XKV, 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 KW08 XKV registered?

KW08 XKV is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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