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DF08 LRJ

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

55,696 mi
Last recorded55,696 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF08 LRJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2023 55,696 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Jul 2023 55,696 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 55,466 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 54,861 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Aug 2021 54,861 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 54,107 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 54,107 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2019 53,399 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 53,399 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 52,667 miles

Central stop lamp inop

Pass 30 Aug 2017 43,085 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 41,594 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking on side walls

slight blow on exhaust mounting

Pass 19 Aug 2015 38,249 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 34,165 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 28,717 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 22,847 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 17,048 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 17,048 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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DF08 LRJ is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DF08 LRJ, 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 DF08 LRJ registered?

DF08 LRJ is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 August 2008.

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