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NK08 BVN

2008 Kia Picanto

Green Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

86,710 mi
Last recorded86,710 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK08 BVN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2018 86,710 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both front wiper blades split but clearing screen

no side repeaters fitted to front wings or mirrors, but front indicators visible from the side of vehicle

secondary bonnet catch seized

Fail 1 Nov 2018 86,710 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both front wiper blades split but clearing screen

no side repeaters fitted to front wings or mirrors, but front indicators visible from the side of vehicle

secondary bonnet catch seized

Pass 30 Oct 2017 78,635 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2017 78,633 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 75,953 miles

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Fail 17 Oct 2016 75,953 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 72,825 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 58,053 miles

exhaust bracket broken but not effecting security of exhaust

Pass 7 Oct 2013 47,230 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 38,438 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 26,498 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 31 Oct 2011 26,498 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 21,379 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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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NK08 BVN is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Green with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 NK08 BVN, 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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NK08 BVN is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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