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SD08 UCO

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,614 mi
Last recorded92,614 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD08 UCO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 92,614 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 92,614 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 92,603 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 62,067 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 56,827 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise small cut on the n/s/f tyre tread just passing low mot criteria

rear tyres close to markers

Pass 7 Apr 2017 51,157 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe very poor renew soon (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

advise pipe renewal soon

Pass 6 Apr 2016 43,680 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2016 43,680 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported full (7.1.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 35,776 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 29,529 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 29,529 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 22,930 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 22,930 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)

Both exhaust middle section brackets broken. Exhaust still secure

Pass 17 Apr 2012 16,465 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 9,765 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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SD08 UCO is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SD08 UCO, 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 SD08 UCO registered?

SD08 UCO is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 11 April 2008.

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