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SA08 XDL

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,084 mi
Last recorded88,084 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA08 XDL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2018 88,084 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 83,301 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 79,106 miles

offside front brake grabbing slightly

Pass 31 Jan 2015 75,005 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 68,423 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 58,605 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 49,024 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 49,024 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

ADVISE CENTRE REAR HIGH LEVEL STOP LAMP NOT WORKING.

Pass 30 Mar 2011 39,458 miles

ADVISE CONDITION OF EXHAUST FRONT SUPPORT MOUNTING.

ADVISE FRONT BRAKE PADS.

Fail 25 Mar 2011 39,319 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Front exhaust bracket broken from pipe exhaust slightly insecure

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

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 XDL is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SA08 XDL, 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 SA08 XDL registered?

SA08 XDL is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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