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MF08 VNS

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

84,665 mi
Last recorded84,665 miles
Recorded on20 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 May 2022 84,665 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust touching cross bar

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 May 2021 81,876 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Apr 2021 81,843 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Damage to outer wall and wearing on inner section(165/60/14) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 24 Mar 2020 78,047 miles

Exhaust flexi section broken

Exhaust support brackets snapped

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damage to outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing and splitting between treads(165/60/14) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 72,570 miles

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

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 7 Mar 2018 66,938 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 60,563 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 50,322 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 50,322 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 45,756 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 43,067 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 38,744 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 38,130 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 35,911 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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MF08 VNS is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MF08 VNS, 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 MF08 VNS registered?

MF08 VNS is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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