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KW08 XLC

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

96,312 mi
Last recorded96,312 miles
Recorded on3 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW08 XLC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2022 96,312 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 May 2019 85,566 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side top mount slightly play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wall cut

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both front wiper blades smear

Fail 21 May 2019 85,555 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side top mount slightly play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low both side (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre wall cut

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both front wiper blades smear

Pass 3 May 2018 75,935 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded & low to mark (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 6 May 2017 70,386 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)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 68,473 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front tyre - outer sidewall damage and worn close to limit 165/60/14

Offside Front slight bind

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 60,689 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2015 60,689 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 51,893 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear wiper split

Fail 16 Jul 2014 51,893 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear wiper split

Pass 16 Jul 2013 43,616 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)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 34,960 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 25,612 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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KW08 XLC is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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