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NK08 GFX

2008 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

85,743 mi
Last recorded85,743 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK08 GFX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2023 85,743 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

side repeaters not fitted but the front indicators emitted light can be seen from one meter off the vehicles rear corners

Pass 1 Nov 2022 82,935 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Side repeaters not fitted but the front indicator lamp can be seen operating from one metre off the rear corner of the vehicle

Pass 1 Nov 2021 77,005 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Headlamp lens faded. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Suspension arm ball joint. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Headlamp lens faded. (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 77,005 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Headlamp lens faded. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Suspension arm ball joint. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Headlamp lens faded. (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 71,432 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Nov 2020 71,432 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2019 54,050 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 May 2019 54,050 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2018 37,879 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 37,879 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 31,412 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 28,323 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 25,540 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 24,653 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 21,522 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 21,522 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2012 18,709 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)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 14,666 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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NK08 GFX is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GFX, 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 NK08 GFX registered?

NK08 GFX is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 3 April 2008.

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