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AC08 XBZ

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

81,356 mi
Last recorded81,356 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 XBZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2024 81,356 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2024 81,351 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 79,261 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 77,725 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 71,079 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 65,575 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 58,702 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 53,606 miles

front brakes slightly binding

nearside rear tyre split and over 10 years old

Pass 15 Mar 2017 50,322 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 49,894 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 46,290 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 34,907 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 29,386 miles

Exhaust intermediate pipe mounts broken but exhaust still secure

Pass 22 May 2012 18,915 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 May 2011 13,641 miles

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

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

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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AC08 XBZ is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 AC08 XBZ, 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 AC08 XBZ registered?

AC08 XBZ is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is AC08 XBZ safe to buy?

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