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MW08 OPH

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

106,609 mi
Last recorded106,609 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW08 OPH
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2017 106,609 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2017 106,609 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 98,618 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 93,618 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 80,431 miles

nail n/s/r tyre

rear tyres worn low

Pass 12 Jun 2014 67,007 miles

exhaust system corroded and been repaired more than once

Fail 11 Jun 2014 67,007 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded and been repaired more than once

Pass 15 Jun 2013 53,222 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 53,222 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 37,566 miles

Drivers side rear tyre slightly out of shape

Wipers smearing slightly and starting to split

Fail 16 Jun 2012 37,501 miles

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

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

Drivers side rear tyre slightly out of shape

Wipers smearing slightly and starting to split

Pass 17 Jun 2011 24,336 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 OPH is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 OPH, 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 OPH registered?

MW08 OPH is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 18 June 2008.

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