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RV08 VJN

2008 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

38,174 mi
Last recorded38,174 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 VJN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2018 38,174 miles

Slight Blow From Front Exhaust Joint

Pass 18 Feb 2017 34,670 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn low on inner tread slight cracking evident and outer sidewall worn

Offside Front tyre worn low on inner tread

Offside wiper blade secured by non standard means

child seats fitted to nearside and offside rear

nearside and offside rear tyres showing cracking

Pass 18 Feb 2016 31,928 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 27,943 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 25,007 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 22,135 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 22,135 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 18,017 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 13,587 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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RV08 VJN is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 RV08 VJN, 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 RV08 VJN registered?

RV08 VJN is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is RV08 VJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV08 VJN shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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