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KW08 XVJ

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

62,913 mi
Last recorded62,913 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2023 62,913 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Dec 2023 62,913 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 61,501 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 61,147 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 60,600 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 59,789 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 58,396 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 54,544 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 54,544 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 49,307 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 47,163 miles

Offside Rear Brake binding slightly

Fail 20 Jun 2016 47,163 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Brake binding slightly

Pass 17 Jun 2015 39,035 miles

Battery not fully secured

Exhaust mounting broken, but system still supported at time of test

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 31,092 miles

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 22 Jun 2013 26,053 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 23,362 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 23 Jun 2011 20,317 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 XVJ is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 XVJ, 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 KW08 XVJ registered?

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

Is KW08 XVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW08 XVJ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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