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PF08 LLK

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

48,525 mi
Last recorded48,525 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF08 LLK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2019 48,525 miles

Both rear trye tredlines cracked and perished

Pass 11 Oct 2018 44,621 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 44,621 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2017 41,745 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 May 2017 41,745 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both 165/60/14 (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 May 2016 38,613 miles

oil leak

front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Rear tyre heavily perished

Pass 29 May 2015 32,518 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil leak

both rear tyres heavily perished

front and middle exhaust brackets corroded/snapped, but exhaust still supported

rear wiper blade split

Pass 13 Jun 2014 27,372 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 20,867 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)

need's a tracking (g.e.o)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 14,095 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 7,992 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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PF08 LLK is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 PF08 LLK, 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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What year was PF08 LLK registered?

PF08 LLK is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 14 June 2008.

Is PF08 LLK safe to buy?

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