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SD08 VLE

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

83,835 mi
Last recorded83,835 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD08 VLE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2023 83,835 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2023 83,835 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 80,917 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 80,917 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 77,323 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 76,245 miles

Exhaust System Brackets Showing Corrosion

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 70,207 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 155/70/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm 165/70/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front exhaust mount not supporting exhaust

front tyres are a different size to rear tyres

middle exhaust mount missing

o/s/r tyre pressure low

o/s/r tyre slightly perished - cracking in tread

water pump pully bolt loose

Fail 30 Jul 2019 70,206 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid wipers not tested (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 155/70/13 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm 165/70/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front exhaust mount not supporting exhaust

front tyres are a different size to rear tyres

middle exhaust mount missing

o/s/r tyre pressure low

o/s/r tyre slightly perished - cracking in tread

water pump pully bolt loose

Pass 29 Aug 2018 65,426 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

front tyres are a different size to rears

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2018 65,426 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

exhaust system deteriorated

front tyres are a different size to rears

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2017 64,284 miles

eml on

oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2016 62,363 miles

Exhaust bracket deteriorated

Pass 3 Mar 2015 59,459 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 59,458 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 51,114 miles

slight misfire from engine, and engine light on , suggest having this repaired asap

Pass 7 Mar 2013 42,442 miles

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

exhaust mounting insecure at centre pipe also loose at front , suggest having them repaired

Pass 8 Mar 2012 34,025 miles

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

centre exhaust mounting insecure

Fail 6 Mar 2012 34,023 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

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

centre exhaust mounting insecure

Pass 24 Mar 2011 24,502 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 24,494 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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 VLE is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VLE, 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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SD08 VLE is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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