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RF08 UKX

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

45,906 mi
Last recorded45,906 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2022 45,906 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 45,906 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure excessively perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 44,591 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 43,157 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 42,595 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 41,709 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 41,145 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 40,574 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 39,575 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 36,299 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2013 29,896 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 23,569 miles

front tyres heavily worn on inner edges

Fail 24 Jun 2012 23,532 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front tyres heavily worn on inner edges

Pass 26 Jun 2011 16,453 miles

front brake pads look low

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 UKX 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 85.7%.

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 UKX, 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 UKX registered?

RF08 UKX is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 June 2008.

Is RF08 UKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF08 UKX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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