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NM08 VNZ

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

58,886 mi
Last recorded58,886 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM08 VNZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2021 58,886 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 57,334 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 17 Nov 2020 57,334 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 21 Aug 2019 53,489 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 53,489 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 45,862 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 41,345 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 36,662 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 36,662 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Two exhaust hangers detatched (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 31,267 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 31,267 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 27,137 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 27,137 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 25,186 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 25,186 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 20,759 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 15,331 miles

near side rear tyre outer shoulder worn

Fail 18 Aug 2011 15,331 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

near side rear tyre outer shoulder worn

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 VNZ is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 NM08 VNZ, 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 VNZ registered?

NM08 VNZ is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 8 August 2008.

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