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SC08 KNP

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,566 mi
Last recorded86,566 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC08 KNP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2018 86,566 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened strut mount has slight movement in upper attachment (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2018 86,390 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flex pipe has slight leak and was failing emissions on first fast idle test (8.2.1.1 (b))

Emissions not tested because of exhaust leak at front lambda range was failing on first fast idle (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated dust cover deteriorated but no play found in ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened strut mount has slight movement in upper attachment (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine oil sump is corroded and excessively leaking

Pass 30 Oct 2017 70,267 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2017 70,267 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust burst (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 54,453 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

offside front strut top has slight play in upper mount

Fail 31 Oct 2016 54,453 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed deteriorated (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust hanger broken

offside front strut top has slight play in upper mount

Pass 6 Nov 2015 40,187 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak from sump pan (porous)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 29,398 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2014 29,395 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear 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 6 Nov 2013 21,096 miles

o/s/r tyre nearing limit

Pass 20 Nov 2012 19,461 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 19,461 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 17,787 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 11,609 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 11,604 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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 KNP is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KNP, 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 SC08 KNP registered?

SC08 KNP is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 17 July 2008.

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