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ML08 BWJ

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

66,941 mi
Last recorded66,941 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML08 BWJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2022 66,941 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake efficient slightly weaker in nsr foot and park

little reserve travel left on handbrake

Pass 25 Aug 2021 61,735 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 55,888 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 47,956 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))

Fail 17 Aug 2019 47,956 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 42,213 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 35,950 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 4 Sep 2017 35,950 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 31,546 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 26,169 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Nov 2014 17,639 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 16,739 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 14,737 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 12,941 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 11,375 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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ML08 BWJ is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 ML08 BWJ, 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 ML08 BWJ registered?

ML08 BWJ is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 April 2008.

Is ML08 BWJ safe to buy?

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