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MM08 EWK

2008 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2017
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

74,034 mi
Last recorded74,034 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2016
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM08 EWK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2016 74,034 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 65,016 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 56,186 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 19 Jun 2014 56,186 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 25 Jun 2013 49,735 miles

Offside front tyre worn below limits on inner shoulder

Pass 7 Jul 2012 42,678 miles

Both front tyres wearing inner edges.

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2011 34,184 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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MM08 EWK is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MM08 EWK, 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 MM08 EWK registered?

MM08 EWK is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 11 July 2008.

Is MM08 EWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for MM08 EWK shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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