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NL08 VFG

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,516 mi
Last recorded66,516 miles
Recorded on22 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL08 VFG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2018 66,516 miles

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

rear wiper split

Fail 18 May 2018 66,471 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint between centre and rear sections leaking (7.1.2)

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

rear wiper split

Pass 22 May 2017 62,651 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 60,953 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 52,207 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 52,207 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 44,250 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 44,250 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 37,584 miles

both rear tyres perished nd starting to split at sidewalls

front pipe hanger insecure

Pass 30 Jan 2013 29,565 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 22,049 miles

Centre Front exhaust hanger slightly deteriorated

Oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2011 16,356 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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NL08 VFG is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black 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 NL08 VFG, 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 NL08 VFG registered?

NL08 VFG is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 17 March 2008.

Is NL08 VFG safe to buy?

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