MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
102,482 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. fronts (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rears (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front brake slight binding
both front tyres wearing on inner sides
child seats at rear
Emissions not tested blowing at rear joint (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. fronts (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rears (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front brake slight binding
both front tyres wearing on inner sides
child seats at rear
Offside Front of engine compartment slight oil leak
Service brake binding but not excessively fronts (1.2.1 (f))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust system not adequately supported front mounting bracket broken (7.1.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside front devoid of tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort offside and nearside (3.7.B.6a)
front brake binding offside and nearside (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
EML staying on
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit devoid of tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside fronts over heated (3.5.1i)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Centre Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
front exhaust bracket broken exhaust still secure
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
front exhaust bracket broken exhaust still secure
osf tyre worn on inner edge
osf tyre on the legal limmit of 1.6m needs attention
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
osf tyre on the legal limmit of 1.6m needs attention
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?
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AY08 XSJ 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 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 AY08 XSJ, 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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AY08 XSJ is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 17 March 2008.
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