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NM08 BUP

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,178 mi
Last recorded72,178 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM08 BUP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2020 72,178 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear . (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 67,925 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 67,924 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 57,275 miles

Oil leak Engine sump pan corroded. ()

Fail 18 May 2018 57,275 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak Engine sump pan corroded. ()

Pass 8 Jun 2017 56,564 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 rear sections of front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 50,530 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 44,473 miles

Brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 5 Jun 2014 38,733 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 33,106 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 27,658 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 22,372 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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NM08 BUP is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NM08 BUP, 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 NM08 BUP registered?

NM08 BUP is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is NM08 BUP safe to buy?

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