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AY08 XSJ

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

102,482 mi
Last recorded102,482 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2019 102,482 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2019 102,482 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 99,431 miles

Offside Front of engine compartment slight oil leak

Service brake binding but not excessively fronts (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 14 Aug 2017 99,425 miles

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)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 85,958 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Aug 2016 85,958 miles

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)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 66,363 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2015 66,363 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 53,845 miles

osf tyre on the legal limmit of 1.6m needs attention

Fail 5 Aug 2014 53,845 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2013 44,998 miles

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)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 44,998 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 37,722 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 22,285 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 16,604 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 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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