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NM08 BVJ

2008 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

66,578 mi
Last recorded66,578 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM08 BVJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 66,578 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 62,017 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

sump leaking

Pass 16 May 2017 58,036 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

sump leaking

Fail 15 May 2017 58,017 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

sump leaking

Pass 9 May 2016 53,631 miles

sump pourous

Pass 11 May 2015 47,611 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 39,985 miles

Both front tyres wearing inside edges

Fail 12 May 2014 39,985 miles

Both front tyres wearing inside edges

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 24 May 2013 32,164 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 31,977 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 29,878 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 29,878 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 22,939 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 BVJ is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BVJ, 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 BVJ registered?

NM08 BVJ is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 July 2008.

Is NM08 BVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for NM08 BVJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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