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SM08 LFE

2008 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

93,357 mi
Last recorded93,357 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 LFE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019 93,357 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2019 93,357 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively ns and os (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 84,798 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 79,398 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 May 2016 73,981 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 72,286 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front exhaust corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2015 72,286 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2014 67,354 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 64,809 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 May 2012 63,674 miles

minor cracking on rear tyres

Fail 26 May 2012 63,674 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

minor cracking on rear tyres

Fail 23 Apr 2011 53,767 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

passenger tyre cut on sidewall(not exposing construction)

Pass 23 Apr 2011 53,767 miles

passenger tyre cut on sidewall(not exposing construction)

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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SM08 LFE is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SM08 LFE, 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 SM08 LFE registered?

SM08 LFE is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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