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NG08 VPM

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

90,225 mi
Last recorded90,225 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG08 VPM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2022 90,225 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 90,225 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder excessively weakened by corrosion (1.1.16 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder excessively weakened by corrosion (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 87,971 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 21 Jan 2021 87,971 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Parking brake lever (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 86,301 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 23 Jan 2020 86,301 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Jan 2019 82,008 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to o/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Jan 2019 82,008 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure o/s n/s front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to o/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 79,655 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 78,534 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 76,902 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 75,063 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 74,438 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jun 2014 74,438 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2013 69,430 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 55,625 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 42,251 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 VPM is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 NG08 VPM, 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 VPM is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 18 June 2008.

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