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NK08 KJF

2008 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2013
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,212 mi
Last recorded51,212 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2012
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2012 51,212 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

child seat x2

Pass 6 Jul 2011 41,055 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 41,053 miles

Nearside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

excess travel of hand brake

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 KJF is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KJF, 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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How do I check the history of NK08 KJF?

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What year was NK08 KJF registered?

NK08 KJF is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 4 June 2008.

Is NK08 KJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for NK08 KJF shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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