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NV08 KVA

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

70,436 mi
Last recorded70,436 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV08 KVA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2023 70,436 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 3 Oct 2023 70,436 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 65,937 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 11 Oct 2022 65,937 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 61,614 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 61,614 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 58,203 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 58,203 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear in clips (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 51,348 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 51,348 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 48,422 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 44,818 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 40,470 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack in tread pattern

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

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack in tread pattern

Fail 22 May 2015 36,480 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2015 36,480 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 32,009 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

exhaust front and centre mounting brackets broaken.

front windscreen scratched.

Pass 14 Jun 2013 27,423 miles

exhaust front mounting bracket -broaken

front windscreen-scratched.

Fail 14 Jun 2013 27,423 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust front mounting bracket -broaken

front windscreen-scratched.

Pass 11 May 2012 22,312 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front exhaust mounting point corroded off

Pass 20 May 2011 17,384 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 KVA is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 NV08 KVA, 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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NV08 KVA is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 6 June 2008.

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