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RE08 UVO

2008 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

28,085 mi
Last recorded28,085 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2012
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 UVO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2012 28,085 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 28,678 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 24,654 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 19,328 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 19,328 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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RE08 UVO is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RE08 UVO, 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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How do I check the history of RE08 UVO?

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What year was RE08 UVO registered?

RE08 UVO is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 14 May 2008.

Is RE08 UVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE08 UVO shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RE08 UVO have outstanding finance?

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