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PG08 KLA

2008 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

51,407 mi
Last recorded51,407 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG08 KLA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2018 51,407 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 47,124 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 42,939 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 38,104 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 32,024 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 25,419 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 20,674 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 15,448 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 15,446 miles

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

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

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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PG08 KLA is a 2008 Kia Picanto in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 PG08 KLA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PG08 KLA?

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What year was PG08 KLA registered?

PG08 KLA is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 18 July 2008.

Is PG08 KLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for PG08 KLA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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