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SH08 WTP

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

728,897 mi
Last recorded728,897 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 728,897 miles

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

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

Slight corrosion underside

Pass 1 Nov 2019 67,838 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 63,451 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2018 63,389 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front-rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front-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))

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2017 59,089 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2016 54,701 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 51,412 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake pipes coated in grease like substance

Pass 9 Oct 2014 47,050 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 May 2014 45,717 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 45,717 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2013 42,048 miles

centre exhaust hanger broken but system still supported

Pass 1 Jun 2012 36,574 miles

2 x rear tyres perished

front exhaust mount insecure

Pass 3 Jun 2011 30,604 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 WTP is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WTP, 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 WTP registered?

SH08 WTP is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is SH08 WTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH08 WTP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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