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NC08 OVX

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

81,235 mi
Last recorded81,235 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC08 OVX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2023 81,235 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 77,481 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 74,858 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 69,246 miles

Inner Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Centre Stop Lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 May 2019 63,042 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 63,036 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 56,540 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 47,409 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 40,634 miles

Both rear tyres cracked/perished.

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 39,285 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 37,948 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 37,948 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Jun 2012 27,547 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 18,954 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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NC08 OVX is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 NC08 OVX, 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

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What year was NC08 OVX registered?

NC08 OVX is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 13 June 2008.

Is NC08 OVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for NC08 OVX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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