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YR08 VOK

2008 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 VOK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2016

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center down pipe (7.1.2)

brake disc modified but not seriously weakened 2 front plus pads (3.5.1n)

Fail 7 Jun 2016

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center down pipe (7.1.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s front (4.1.E.1)

brake disc modified but not seriously weakened 2 front plus pads (3.5.1n)

Pass 12 Nov 2015
Fail 12 Nov 2015

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect n/side front (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 36,898 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 26 Aug 2014 36,898 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 1 May 2013 30,050 miles

MIDDLE EXHAUST STRAP

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

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

Pass 1 May 2013 30,050 miles

MIDDLE EXHAUST STRAP

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

Pass 4 May 2012 26,610 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2011 20,641 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 VOK is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VOK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YR08 VOK registered?

YR08 VOK is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 20 March 2008.

Is YR08 VOK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR08 VOK shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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