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NV08 UZJ

2008 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

46,364 mi
Last recorded46,364 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV08 UZJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2024 46,364 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated damaged (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn low

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated damaged (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn low

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 36,991 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 36,949 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 36,884 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2021 36,884 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 165/60R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 36,317 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 36,317 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 35,054 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 33,280 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 31,022 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 28,399 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 28,399 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 25,054 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 20,798 miles

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

offside front tyre worn badly on the inner edge

Pass 18 Mar 2013 18,619 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 14,514 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 10,194 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 UZJ is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 UZJ, 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 UZJ is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 17 June 2008.

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