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MW08 BVF

2008 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

54,608 mi
Last recorded54,608 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2017
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW08 BVF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2017 54,608 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 44,862 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 44,862 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 36,030 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 28,411 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 28,406 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 21,460 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 16,762 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 14,241 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 BVF is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MW08 BVF, 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

How do I check the history of MW08 BVF?

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What year was MW08 BVF registered?

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

Is MW08 BVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW08 BVF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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