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NB08 ESF

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

69,201 mi
Last recorded69,201 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2016
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNB08 ESF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2016 69,201 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Aug 2016 69,201 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front (7.1.1)

Front position lamp(s) not working o/s/f side (1.1.A.3b)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 57,081 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 57,081 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2015 57,081 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 45,309 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 45,308 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 35,925 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 29,406 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 21,130 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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NB08 ESF is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NB08 ESF, 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 NB08 ESF registered?

NB08 ESF is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 22 July 2008.

Is NB08 ESF safe to buy?

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