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KT08 JSX

2008 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,962 mi
Last recorded156,962 miles
Recorded on7 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT08 JSX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2024 156,962 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2023 140,894 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2022 125,941 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 May 2022 125,941 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 122,988 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to crack/split in tread. Worn close to wear bars (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Slight bind

Offside Rear Wearing close to wear bars

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Passenger airbag turned off at time of test

Pass 29 Jun 2020 119,154 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 113,801 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth And split (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Cv gaiter weeping grease

Nearside Front Tyre wearing close to wear bars

Nearside Front Upper Suspension mounting has play when suspended

Offside Front Upper Suspension mounting has play when suspended

Fail 26 Jun 2019 113,801 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth And split (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Cv gaiter weeping grease

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre wearing close to wear bars

Nearside Front Upper Suspension mounting has play when suspended

Offside Front Upper Suspension mounting has play when suspended

Pass 19 Jun 2018 108,973 miles

Brake pedal anti slip split

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Jun 2017 100,980 miles

Brake pedal anti slip split

Central Exhaust hanger insecure

Coolant low

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre close to wear bars

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 16 Jun 2017 100,980 miles

Brake pedal anti slip split

Central Exhaust hanger insecure

Coolant low

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre close to wear bars

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Jun 2016 91,737 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 91,737 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 83,868 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 74,963 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jun 2013 65,632 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 65,632 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2012 55,878 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 55,878 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 42,595 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 42,595 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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KT08 JSX is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KT08 JSX, 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 KT08 JSX registered?

KT08 JSX is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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