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NV08 KUT

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,699 mi
Last recorded88,699 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV08 KUT
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2021 88,699 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner face excessively worn/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner face excessively worn/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 77,193 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency just met

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 67,707 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 1 Jun 2017 57,273 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 May 2016 42,945 miles

Front exhaust bracket corroded

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

Parking efficiency just met

Pass 1 Jun 2015 34,566 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 25,377 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 20,882 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 16,940 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 27 May 2011 16,940 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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NV08 KUT is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NV08 KUT, 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 NV08 KUT registered?

NV08 KUT is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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