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MM08 WVS

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

87,259 mi
Last recorded87,259 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM08 WVS
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2018 87,259 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 31 Aug 2018 87,259 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2017 82,558 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside washer jet poor

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Sep 2016 72,691 miles

nsf tyre low and worn on edge

Fail 7 Sep 2016 72,582 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nsf tyre low and worn on edge

Pass 7 Sep 2015 55,581 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2015 55,533 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 30 Sep 2014 47,748 miles

osf tyre worn on edge

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

exhaust hanger broke but still secure

Pass 30 Sep 2014 47,748 miles

exhaust hanger broke but still secure

osf tyre worn on edge

Pass 18 Sep 2013 38,064 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2013 38,050 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 27,494 miles

nsf tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 20 Sep 2012 27,494 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nsf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Sep 2011 19,497 miles

all four tyres wearing on edeges

front plate has slight damage

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 WVS is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MM08 WVS, 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 WVS registered?

MM08 WVS is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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