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SC08 KND

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

41,069 mi
Last recorded41,069 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC08 KND
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2022 41,069 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

radiator support bracket weak

Fail 4 Mar 2022 41,069 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

radiator support bracket weak

Pass 12 Mar 2021 35,699 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front chassis corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front cross member corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2021 35,584 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front chassis corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front cross member corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2020 32,572 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease, both front to rear brake pipes corroded in various places (1.1.11 (c))

Front Radiator mounting bracket coroded but still secure

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Handbrake lever has limited reserve travel

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Feb 2020 32,572 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease, both front to rear brake pipes corroded in various places (1.1.11 (c))

Front Radiator mounting bracket coroded but still secure

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Handbrake lever has limited reserve travel

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 28,200 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 27,714 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 25,862 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Jun 2017 25,862 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Jun 2016 23,895 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit side wall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Jun 2016 23,895 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit side wall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 22,074 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 20,395 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 20,395 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 18,684 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 18,684 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 15,429 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 11,709 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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SC08 KND is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SC08 KND, 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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SC08 KND is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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