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PE08 EHW

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

69,521 mi
Last recorded69,521 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE08 EHW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2020 69,521 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 69,518 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 58,318 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2019 58,302 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 48,824 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 48,657 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 39,755 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 39,744 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 29,613 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 5 Jan 2015 25,565 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front pipe exhaust bracket broken but still supporting exhaust

Pass 23 Jan 2014 22,418 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 19,158 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 16,249 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 13,931 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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PE08 EHW is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 PE08 EHW, 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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PE08 EHW is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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