MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,835 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust System Brackets Showing Corrosion
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
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
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
exhaust system deteriorated
front tyres are a different size to rears
underside of vehicle slightly corroded
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
eml on
oil leak
Exhaust bracket deteriorated
Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
slight misfire from engine, and engine light on , suggest having this repaired asap
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
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
centre exhaust mounting insecure
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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