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SK08 UFP

2008 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

66,447 mi
Last recorded66,447 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK08 UFP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Nov 2021 66,447 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 63,452 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 63,450 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 58,074 miles

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

both front tyres very low tread

offside handbrake requires attention

Fail 13 Dec 2019 58,074 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

both front tyres very low tread

offside handbrake requires attention

Pass 9 Jan 2019 50,780 miles

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

oil leak at engine

Fail 7 Jan 2019 50,776 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

oil leak at engine

Pass 25 Aug 2017 39,798 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2017 39,771 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 25,972 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 18,501 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 16,585 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 14,002 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 11,614 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 9,878 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 9,878 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 6,588 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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SK08 UFP is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SK08 UFP, 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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SK08 UFP is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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