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RO08 CKP

2008 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,504 mi
Last recorded116,504 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 CKP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2022 116,504 miles

Front Slightly damage

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 102,075 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 101,605 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2020 101,605 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2019 100,584 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 100,584 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2018 91,359 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt not latching but other two belts now latching

Fail 10 Nov 2018 91,359 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2017 79,973 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit totally bald,no cords showing at time of test (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Nov 2017 79,973 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit totally bald,no cords showing at time of test (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 65,722 miles

ENGINE OIL GOING YELLOW ,CREAMY COLOURED

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt some escape of grease,rubber badly perished (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rubber badly perished (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit low and tyre cracking/perishing (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit TOTALLY BALD INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit TOTALLY BALD INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 52,771 miles

Both front tyres wearing on both inner/outter tread edges.

Engine oil level low.

Exhaust front pipe mounting bracket broken/insecure.

Luggage compartment fully laden.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

O/s/r tyre wearing on inner tread edge.

Fail 2 Oct 2015 52,771 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both front (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Luggage compartment fully laden.

Both front tyres wearing on both inner/outter tread edges.

Engine oil level low.

Exhaust front pipe mounting bracket broken/insecure.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

O/s/r tyre wearing on inner tread edge.

Pass 29 Aug 2014 41,772 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 33,060 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 28,891 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2012 28,891 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 23,722 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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RO08 CKP is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 RO08 CKP, 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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RO08 CKP is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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