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YR08 BKF

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

77,525 mi
Last recorded77,525 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 BKF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2023 77,525 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

offside front to rear and offside rear outer brake pipes slight corrosion

offside rear tyre worn very close to legal limit

Fail 24 Jan 2023 77,509 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

offside front to rear and offside rear outer brake pipes slight corrosion

offside rear tyre worn very close to legal limit

Pass 4 Feb 2022 73,331 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 63,372 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 63,372 miles

Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2020 62,568 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 62,418 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mount Bush/Bearing Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 56,260 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Heat Damaged (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Dec 2018 56,260 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Heat Damaged (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2017 50,081 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 45,423 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 40,348 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tyre size 155/70/13 75t

Fail 17 Mar 2016 40,348 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tyre size 155/70/13 75t

Pass 18 Mar 2015 33,948 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Mar 2015 33,948 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 25,867 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 12,448 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 4,971 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 4,197 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 4,197 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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YR08 BKF is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YR08 BKF, 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 YR08 BKF registered?

YR08 BKF is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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