MOT Status
ValidMileage
89,050 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front and rear subframes corroded / suspension components
Oil leak
Vehicle bodywork damaged
Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Front and rear subframes corroded / suspension components
Oil leak
Vehicle bodywork damaged
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Clamp (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency slightly weak / nearside and offside rear
Sump and subframe corroded
Vehicle body work damaged
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Clamp (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency slightly weak / nearside and offside rear
Sump and subframe corroded
Vehicle body work damaged
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer face perishing / Nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Sump corroded / Front subframe corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer face perishing / Nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Sump corroded / Front subframe corroded
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre tread damage and cracking Outer wall cracking and chips (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Emissions not tested Oil level too high risk of engine damage as revving required (8.2.1.2 (d))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high Bulb locking spring broken inside bulb will not stay secure / Bulb in burning filament and wiring (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre tread damage and cracking Outer wall cracking and chips (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil level too high above limit
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
o/s hand brake poor
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?
Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MW08 BVA is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 MW08 BVA, 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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MW08 BVA is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 17 June 2008.
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