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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened slight play (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill & corroded/Holes next to rear beam mount. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))
Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak requires attention (8.4.1 (a) (i))
engine oil leak (filter leaking)
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
engine oil leak (filter leaking)
rear exhaust rubber split
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front tyres wearing thin on inner edges
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
front tyres wearing thin on inner edges
front exhaust mounting broken but exhaust still secure
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
front exhaust bracket snaped off still secure
rear exhaust brackets corroded
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front exhaust bracket snaped off still secure
rear exhaust brackets corroded
middle exhaust bracket broken
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NU08 EUW is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 NU08 EUW, 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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NU08 EUW is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 14 March 2008.
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