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RO08 ZLE

2008 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

26,471 mi
Last recorded26,471 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2016
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 ZLE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2016 26,471 miles

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

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 31 Jul 2015 24,994 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 22,916 miles

original rear tyres cracked/split on sidewalls. DOT code 5007

Pass 29 Jul 2013 20,543 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 20,543 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 18,729 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 15,614 miles

both frount tyres are 3mm

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 ZLE is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 RO08 ZLE, 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 RO08 ZLE?

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What year was RO08 ZLE registered?

RO08 ZLE is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is RO08 ZLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO08 ZLE shows 7 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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