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JW04 SAN

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

34,505 mi
Last recorded34,505 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJW04 SAN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 34,505 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 33,676 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

vehicle vin sticker on b post deteriated partially missing vin obtained from chassis under seat

Fail 3 Jul 2025 33,675 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

vehicle vin sticker on b post deteriated partially missing vin obtained from chassis under seat

Pass 9 Jul 2024 31,741 miles

vehicle ID sticker on B post partially missing,used chassis no.under drivers seat

Pass 10 Jul 2023 29,368 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 29,366 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 27,186 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 24,945 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 22,402 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 19,697 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 19,697 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 18,670 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 17,280 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 17,246 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 16,289 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

vin plate on near side B post damaged/incomplete but number in floor under drivers seat visable

Pass 12 Mar 2016 14,282 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 12,556 miles

both rear tyres badly cracking around edge of tread 175/50r15

vin plate on near side B post damaged/incomplete but number in floor under drivers seat visable

Fail 14 Mar 2015 12,556 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres badly cracking around edge of tread 175/50r15

vin plate on near side B post damaged/incomplete but number in floor under drivers seat visable

Pass 15 Mar 2014 10,902 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

rear tyres have slight cracks in outer sidewalls.

Pass 9 Mar 2013 9,752 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 8,537 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 7,627 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 7,627 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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JW04 SAN is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 JW04 SAN, 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 JW04 SAN registered?

JW04 SAN is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 18 March 2008.

Is JW04 SAN safe to buy?

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