MOT Status
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72,708 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively OSF-NSF (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
all four tyres wearing inner edges
front exhaust bracket corroded
all four tyres wearing inner edges
front exhaust bracket corroded
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
both rear tyres perished
exhaust brackets broken
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
both rear tyres perished
exhaust brackets broken
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
n/s/r brake binding slightly
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
n/s/r brake binding slightly
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?
Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HN08 VWJ is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 HN08 VWJ, 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 HN08 VWJ registered?
HN08 VWJ is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 May 2008.
Is HN08 VWJ safe to buy?
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