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KW08 XVO

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

60,290 mi
Last recorded60,290 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW08 XVO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2024 60,290 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 59,942 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 59,544 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jul 2022 59,544 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 56,615 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 53,815 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 48,974 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2018 44,600 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 39,756 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)

Fail 2 Jun 2017 39,756 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 17 Jun 2016 34,236 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished (cracking between tread)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 28,870 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 23,865 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 20,040 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 15,534 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 11,332 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2011 11,332 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 XVO is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc 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 XVO, 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 XVO registered?

KW08 XVO is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 23 June 2008.

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The MOT history for KW08 XVO 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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