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SL08 PYW

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,929 mi
Last recorded102,929 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 PYW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2018 102,929 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 92,996 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 92,982 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 83,079 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 83,078 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexie hose (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres starting to split on inner sidewall

Oil leak from engine

Pass 20 Mar 2015 72,830 miles

Both front top strut mounts have slight vertical movement

Oil leak

Fail 20 Mar 2015 72,830 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Both front top strut mounts have slight vertical movement

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2014 62,481 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front exhaust bracket broken but still supported

Pass 19 Mar 2013 51,252 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 41,908 miles

both front wipers streaky

osf disc heated

Fail 21 Mar 2012 41,906 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front wipers streaky

osf disc heated

Pass 29 Mar 2011 31,160 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight bind nsf brake

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 PYW is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver 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 SL08 PYW, 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 PYW registered?

SL08 PYW is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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