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SH08 WTK

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

44,063 mi
Last recorded44,063 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2023 44,063 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 43,488 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged missing ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 41,126 miles

Nearside Front brake has a slight bind

Fail 23 Aug 2021 41,126 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front brake has a slight bind

Pass 9 Sep 2020 39,606 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 39,605 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear wiper/ front wipers

spare wheel kit incomplete /a/c ?

Pass 18 May 2017 39,025 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking on outer wall and under inflated

Pass 26 May 2016 37,892 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2015 36,295 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 36,295 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 31,164 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 23,487 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 13,897 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 8,469 miles

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

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 WTK 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 78.6%.

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 SH08 WTK, 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 WTK registered?

SH08 WTK is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 April 2008.

Is SH08 WTK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH08 WTK shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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