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MF08 NNZ

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,980 mi
Last recorded126,980 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF08 NNZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2022 126,980 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 118,766 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside/nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security offside/nearside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

general corrosion at prescribed area+suspension components

Fail 23 Aug 2021 118,766 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play offside/nearside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside/nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security offside/nearside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

general corrosion at prescribed area+suspension components

Pass 17 Aug 2020 111,900 miles

Front subframe and suspension corroded

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 105,917 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear parking brake only just making limit

bonnet 2nd catch not working correctly

Fail 23 Aug 2019 105,917 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear parking brake only just making limit

bonnet 2nd catch not working correctly

Pass 11 Aug 2018 102,236 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 97,674 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 92,444 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 18 Aug 2016 92,437 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating dim (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall badly deteriorated (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 82,489 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

front brakes binding slightly

nearside rear tyre deteriorated on outer sidewall

windscreen slightly damaged (scratched)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 72,607 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 72,606 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2013 61,289 miles

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

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

engine oil low

exhaust front pipe broken away from bracket

offside windscreen has a light scratch

Fail 27 Jun 2012 49,856 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bonnet hinges partially seized

Pass 27 Jun 2012 49,856 miles

bonnet hinges partially seized

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 35,936 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2011 35,934 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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MF08 NNZ is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MF08 NNZ, 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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MF08 NNZ is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 14 June 2008.

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