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SE08 OFR

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,762 mi
Last recorded81,762 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE08 OFR
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2023 81,762 miles

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

surface rust underside

Pass 28 Feb 2022 79,422 miles

surface rust underside

Pass 1 Mar 2021 77,250 miles

brake dust shields rusted / missing

brakes pass on lock up

surface rust underside , plated undersealed

Pass 27 Oct 2017 75,934 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 66,370 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 53,756 miles

slight leak at exhust flange repair

Fail 9 Mar 2016 53,756 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

slight leak at exhust flange repair

Pass 27 Feb 2015 42,827 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 42,827 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)

Fail 4 Mar 2014 32,171 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 32,171 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 20,320 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 15,914 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 15,914 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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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SE08 OFR is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SE08 OFR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SE08 OFR?

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What year was SE08 OFR registered?

SE08 OFR is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 13 August 2008.

Is SE08 OFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SE08 OFR shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SE08 OFR have outstanding finance?

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