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EK08 SJU

2008 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

104,015 mi
Last recorded104,015 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 SJU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2024 104,015 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 101,988 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section,at rear joint area (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2022 100,221 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow at rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 99,508 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively both front brakes are binding (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres on limit bars (5.2.3 (e))

hand brake has no free play

Pass 2 Mar 2020 98,747 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 98,213 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear brake caliper arm sticking

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount bush has lots of play (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 95,134 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 91,227 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 86,615 miles

Rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2015 77,142 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Mar 2014 70,564 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 70,564 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 61,103 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 51,373 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 37,733 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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EK08 SJU is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EK08 SJU, 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 EK08 SJU registered?

EK08 SJU is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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