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PE08 FFH

2008 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

82,650 mi
Last recorded82,650 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE08 FFH
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2020 82,650 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 81,068 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 81,064 miles

Brake performance not tested rear brakes and handbrake performanace not tested due to excessive binding (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2018 78,914 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main brake pipes corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bot mains corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Nov 2018 78,872 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main brake pipes corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bot mains corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 75,613 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded abs to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to wheel (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded abs to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside wiper blade starting to split.

Fail 22 Nov 2017 75,556 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded abs to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to wheel (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded abs to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside wiper blade starting to split.

Pass 17 Nov 2016 69,508 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Fail 17 Nov 2016 69,497 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 25 Nov 2015 63,774 miles

Item removed from drivers view

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 17 Nov 2015 63,664 miles

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

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

Item removed from drivers view

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust noisy Leak at back box joint. (7.1.4)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 57,017 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 22 Nov 2014 57,016 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 49,619 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 43,844 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 43,844 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 30,755 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 20,031 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2011 20,020 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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 FFH is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 PE08 FFH, 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 FFH is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 17 May 2008.

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