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RF08 NZN

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

41,484 mi
Last recorded41,484 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF08 NZN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2024 41,484 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides twisted (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside parking brake low in effort

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides, also wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 31,098 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 23,697 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 17,833 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 13,647 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 13,573 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 12,913 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 11,978 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 11,978 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 11,521 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)

tyres perished/splitting

Pass 7 Jun 2014 10,662 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 9,044 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 8,319 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2011 6,566 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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RF08 NZN is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 RF08 NZN, 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 RF08 NZN registered?

RF08 NZN is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 12 June 2008.

Is RF08 NZN safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF08 NZN shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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