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MT08 OFL

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

108,330 mi
Last recorded108,330 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT08 OFL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2021 108,330 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 99,674 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 84,221 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded to rear all four (2.4.C.1b)

brake pipes slightly pitted and corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2017 75,825 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 70,761 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 70,759 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2015 63,411 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2014 53,255 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2013 43,227 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 43,221 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2012 34,255 miles

nail ns front tyre

Fail 11 May 2012 34,254 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nail ns front tyre

Pass 28 Apr 2011 24,532 miles

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

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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MT08 OFL is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MT08 OFL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MT08 OFL registered?

MT08 OFL is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 14 May 2008.

Is MT08 OFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT08 OFL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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