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ND08 WGC

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

73,964 mi
Last recorded73,964 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND08 WGC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2024 73,964 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2024 73,861 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 65,566 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair nearside foot performance low. offside handbrake performance low (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 4 Sep 2023 65,566 miles

Emissions unable to be completed not done due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front flexi blowing and snapped at rear silencer over axle (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded in wheel arch and along side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair nearside foot performance low. offside handbrake performance low (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 61,512 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 56,665 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 49,385 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 44,686 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 44,687 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2018 41,745 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 39,206 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 36,231 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 36,231 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 33,163 miles

front exhaust hanger weld broken .system still supported

Pass 10 Mar 2015 30,035 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre worn thin on inner edge

offside wiper splitting

Pass 10 Mar 2014 24,349 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 20,159 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 17,049 miles

Centre exhaust hanger snapped

Front and rear tyres different sizes

Rear tyre's badly perished but not showing cords

Pass 9 Mar 2011 12,576 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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ND08 WGC is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WGC, 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 ND08 WGC registered?

ND08 WGC is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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