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NG08 VPA

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,516 mi
Last recorded76,516 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG08 VPA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2022 76,516 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 68,629 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2021 68,625 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 8 Sep 2021 68,074 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and nearing limits (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall damaged and cracking

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

Offside Front feathering off on inner edge

Pass 30 Sep 2020 60,785 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2016 53,270 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

front exhaust mount insecure/deteriorated

full exhaust deteriorated

Pass 28 Apr 2015 46,551 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

full exhaust slight deteriorated

Fail 28 Apr 2015 46,551 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

both front wiper blades worn

front brake pads look low

full exhaust slight deteriorated

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 40,608 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on the inside and outer edges

both rear tyres cracking badly

Pass 24 Apr 2013 33,359 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 20,811 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both rear tyres perishing slightly on sidewalls

front exhaust mounting corroded off. (still supporting exhaust)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 14 Apr 2011 12,466 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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NG08 VPA is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc 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 NG08 VPA, 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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NG08 VPA is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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