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MW08 BVC

2008 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,006 mi
Last recorded64,006 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW08 BVC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018 64,006 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 64,006 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 59,435 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly n/s and o/s (2.5.B.1b)

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

all four tyres cracking

Fail 28 Mar 2017 59,435 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly n/s and o/s (2.5.B.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s (8.2.2)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

all four tyres cracking

Pass 5 Apr 2016 55,264 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 54,775 miles

rear wiper blade split

Pass 29 Aug 2014 52,962 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 52,962 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 49,714 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 49,714 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2012 44,129 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 34,278 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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MW08 BVC is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Blue 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 MW08 BVC, 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 MW08 BVC registered?

MW08 BVC is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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