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AK58 DWA

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2013
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,051 mi
Last recorded82,051 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2012
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK58 DWA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2012 82,051 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 68,851 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 68,851 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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AK58 DWA is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AK58 DWA, 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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How do I check the history of AK58 DWA?

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What year was AK58 DWA registered?

AK58 DWA is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 17 September 2008.

Is AK58 DWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK58 DWA shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AK58 DWA have outstanding finance?

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