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SL08 AFN

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

139,072 mi
Last recorded139,072 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 AFN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 139,072 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 131,100 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 129,043 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 129,027 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside and offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 121,728 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 91,367 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 62,453 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2012 36,563 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge 155 70 13

Pass 1 Apr 2011 26,775 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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SL08 AFN is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SL08 AFN, 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 SL08 AFN registered?

SL08 AFN is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 21 March 2008.

Is SL08 AFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL08 AFN shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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