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AC08 XCD

2008 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

95,272 mi
Last recorded95,272 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 XCD
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2024 95,272 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/60/14 both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Upper Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2023 85,082 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 81,499 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2022 81,499 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 79,202 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 79,202 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 76,702 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 72,796 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 70,753 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 70,753 miles

Central Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 May 2017 64,104 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 64,088 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 May 2016 57,783 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 47,386 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Apr 2015 47,386 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre exhaust bracket broken

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

Whining noise from n/s/f wheel - suspect brake pads low

o/s/f wiper split and hard

Pass 7 May 2014 35,264 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 10 May 2013 23,433 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 10,033 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 4,851 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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AC08 XCD is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AC08 XCD, 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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AC08 XCD is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 16 April 2008.

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