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PY08 EPK

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

112,651 mi
Last recorded112,651 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY08 EPK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2024 112,651 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine oil leaking.

Pass 4 Dec 2023 105,998 miles

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

parking brake 16%

wet test rain and snow

Pass 18 Nov 2022 98,777 miles

Front Outer Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2021 87,657 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 81,576 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 81,576 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 78,746 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 67,001 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 58,463 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 49,223 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 40,875 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 38,693 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 Mar 2015 38,693 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 28,853 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 19,427 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)

rear service brake inbalance

Pass 3 Apr 2012 11,453 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 9,495 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 9,495 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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PY08 EPK is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PY08 EPK, 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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PY08 EPK is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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