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KP08 TZJ

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

100,561 mi
Last recorded100,561 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP08 TZJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2021 100,561 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 100,560 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 91,552 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 91,552 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 79,819 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Apr 2019 79,819 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 May 2018 72,279 miles

Advise check front brake discs

Advise tracking

Centre brake light not working

Front brake discs corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/f tyre badly worn on edges

Fail 30 Apr 2018 72,279 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Advise check front brake discs

Advise tracking

Centre brake light not working

Front brake discs corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/f tyre badly worn on edges

Pass 4 May 2017 68,703 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 63,773 miles

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

exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2015 58,489 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 52,109 miles

Exhaust bracket corroded and insecure, system adequately supported

moderate wear to front brake discs

offside front tyre worn on the inner tread area

Pass 25 Mar 2013 45,237 miles

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

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

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

exhaust hangers deteriorated

front wiper blades worn

Pass 23 Mar 2012 37,898 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)

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

both front wipers slightly worn

Pass 25 Mar 2011 28,100 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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KP08 TZJ 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 73.3%.

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 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 KP08 TZJ, 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 KP08 TZJ registered?

KP08 TZJ is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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