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AY08 XJT

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

105,562 mi
Last recorded105,562 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 XJT
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 105,562 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2026 105,562 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 103,017 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH LOWER COVERS (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2025 103,017 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH LOWER COVERS (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 94,686 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 86,831 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 78,497 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 78,497 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2021 69,201 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 69,201 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 62,659 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 54,561 miles

front exhaust mount corroded

offside parking brake less efficient than nearside

Pass 5 Mar 2018 47,164 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 47,054 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 27% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 40,441 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 40,441 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 33,549 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 27,272 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2015 27,272 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 19,932 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 19,932 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 13 Feb 2013 14,965 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 14,965 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 11,497 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 11,497 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 7,903 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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AY08 XJT is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AY08 XJT, 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 AY08 XJT registered?

AY08 XJT is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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