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SA08 EZH

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

52,255 mi
Last recorded52,255 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA08 EZH
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2018 52,255 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 52,251 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 42,107 miles

Both front tyre edges worn low

Exhaust front flexi joint starting to deteriorate

Exhaust mounting pegs and joints heavily corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2016 30,088 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 29,988 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 28,115 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

auxillary drive belt needs adjusted

exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2015 28,115 miles

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

auxillary drive belt needs adjusted

exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2014 25,268 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 22,279 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 19,525 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Feb 2012 19,525 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 17,304 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2011 17,005 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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SA08 EZH is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SA08 EZH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SA08 EZH registered?

SA08 EZH is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is SA08 EZH safe to buy?

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