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MT08 VLB

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,368 mi
Last recorded63,368 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2018 63,368 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2018 63,366 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 11 May 2017 53,724 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken, but still supported.

Pass 18 May 2016 49,166 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 44,255 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 30 Apr 2015 44,255 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 19 May 2014 39,765 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 36,696 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 36,696 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Fail 23 May 2012 27,899 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2012 27,899 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 19,018 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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MT08 VLB is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 VLB, 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 VLB registered?

MT08 VLB is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 23 May 2008.

Is MT08 VLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT08 VLB shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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