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SE08 OFY

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,947 mi
Last recorded87,947 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2020 87,947 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 85,159 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 81,223 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 75,238 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 66,466 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 66,460 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 57,815 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 57,810 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 48,800 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 40,457 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 32,595 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 23,901 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 OFY is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OFY, 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 SE08 OFY registered?

SE08 OFY is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 July 2008.

Is SE08 OFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SE08 OFY shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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