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SH08 AOW

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

11,678 mi
Last recorded11,678 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH08 AOW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2018 11,678 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 11,678 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 11,284 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 10,864 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 10,393 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 9,966 miles

Offside And Nearside Rear Tyre Outter Sidewalls perishing.

Fail 16 Jun 2014 9,961 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside And Nearside Rear Tyre Outter Sidewalls perishing.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 9,351 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 8,795 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 8,795 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Fail 25 Apr 2011 7,584 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2011 7,584 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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SH08 AOW 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 66.7%.

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 SH08 AOW, 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 SH08 AOW registered?

SH08 AOW is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 16 May 2008.

Is SH08 AOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH08 AOW shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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