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ND08 FDG

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,358 mi
Last recorded103,358 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND08 FDG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019 103,358 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2019 103,358 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 98,430 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 98,430 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 94,872 miles

Offside Rear brake pipe slightly carroded

Offside Rear tyre cracked no cord showing

Offside Rear tyre tread close to legal limit

Rear wiper split

exhaust front and middle hanger snapped still secure

slight oil leak bottom of engine

Pass 27 May 2016 89,603 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

slight oil leak

Pass 15 May 2015 85,302 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 85,300 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 position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

high level stop light inop

Pass 9 May 2014 80,130 miles

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

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

centre exhaust mounting bracket corroded through

Pass 18 May 2013 76,965 miles

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

body damaged

Pass 25 May 2012 62,799 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 45,249 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

osf tyre outer wall chunk missing from it but not down to cords

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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ND08 FDG is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ND08 FDG, 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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ND08 FDG is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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