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MT08 VKR

2008 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,688 mi
Last recorded177,688 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT08 VKR
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2023 177,688 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2023 177,577 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 172,820 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 166,878 miles

Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Fail 19 Nov 2021 166,875 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate inscription illegible both faded (0.1 (b))

Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 165,485 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 163,701 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 150,401 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

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

rear seat belts unable to check

Pass 12 Jul 2016 134,272 miles

slight oil leaks

Pass 28 May 2015 113,470 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 113,470 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 95,313 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Mar 2013 69,071 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 69,071 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 53,302 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 53,301 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 36,236 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 36,236 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 VKR is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 MT08 VKR, 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 MT08 VKR registered?

MT08 VKR is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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