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2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2024
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

70,856 mi
Last recorded70,856 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY08 CFU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2023 70,856 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2023 70,856 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 66,662 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Adrift (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Oct 2022 66,662 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Adrift (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 62,329 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2021 62,279 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit battery and tray insecure (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 59,063 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount has movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Oct 2020 59,063 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount has movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 55,821 miles

brake fluid discoloured - recommend replacement

offside rear brake pipe corroded at union

Fail 25 Oct 2019 55,821 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

brake fluid discoloured - recommend replacement

offside rear brake pipe corroded at union

Pass 19 Oct 2018 50,708 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 45,502 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 45,502 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 39,805 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2016 39,769 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded At union (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Pipe heavily corroded and leaking (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 35,081 miles

auxiliary belts in poor condition.

both front tyres perishing.

brake fluid half way to max.

brake pipes covered in sealant.

corrosion to exhaust system.

offside front to rear metal brake pipe at rear heavily corroded at rear.

slight oil leak[s].

Fail 30 Oct 2015 35,081 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front and centre mounts broken. (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

brake pipes covered in sealant.

corrosion to exhaust system.

auxiliary belts in poor condition.

both front tyres perishing.

brake fluid half way to max.

offside front to rear metal brake pipe at rear heavily corroded at rear.

slight oil leak[s].

Fail 29 Oct 2014 29,865 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 29,865 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)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 27,690 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 23,822 miles

Exhaust system corroded

n/s/r and o/s/r tyre walls cracking

Pass 29 Jun 2011 18,190 miles

bonnet secondry catch seized

Fail 29 Jun 2011 18,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

bonnet secondry catch seized

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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NY08 CFU is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 NY08 CFU, 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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NY08 CFU is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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