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SE08 OFV

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

72,787 mi
Last recorded72,787 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE08 OFV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2021 72,787 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 63,072 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 63,063 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 55,871 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 55,867 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 49,273 miles

Central Rear wiper torn

Fail 30 Jul 2018 49,273 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section and front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Central Rear wiper torn

Pass 14 Aug 2017 41,978 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 41,978 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 35,833 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 35,833 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported hanger broken (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 35,198 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2015 35,194 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 32,458 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 32,449 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 25,433 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 17,875 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 17,875 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

both front tyres

Pass 28 Jul 2011 12,714 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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SE08 OFV is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 OFV, 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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SE08 OFV is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 25 July 2008.

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