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NV08 MBO

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

78,205 mi
Last recorded78,205 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2024 78,205 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under body corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2024 78,205 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under body corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2023 69,119 miles

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

General corrosion under the body

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 66,598 miles

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

general corosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 25 Oct 2022 66,595 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

general corosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 8 Mar 2021 65,172 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 65,172 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Offside and Nearside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 165/60/14 H (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2019 65,069 miles

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

Offside Rear parking brake effort low

general corrosion

slight bind at front brakes and brakes very rusty

Pass 2 Jul 2018 64,818 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front tyre badly perishing/cracking around edge

Fail 26 Jun 2018 64,815 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking along edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 64,693 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

both front tyres perishing on edges

Pass 13 Jun 2017 64,318 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both front brake discs showing corrosion to inner faces

offside front tyre showing deep cracks on outer shoulder

Pass 3 Jun 2016 63,702 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jan 2016 63,696 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 57,987 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 47,650 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 47,644 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2013 40,271 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

centre exhaust bracket broken

rear wiper blade split

Fail 22 Jun 2012 31,105 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust syestem corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 31,105 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust syestem corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2011 22,607 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 MBO is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 MBO, 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 MBO is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 June 2008.

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