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MA08 TZC

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2021
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

86,871 mi
Last recorded86,871 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 TZC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2020 86,871 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Feb 2020 86,871 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Feb 2020

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount excessive lift (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure wired to axle (6.1.2 (a))

Seat belt buckle missing buried (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount upper (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 80,465 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 78,622 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Upper strut mount slight play

Nearside Front Upper strut mount slight play

Pass 21 Dec 2016 76,433 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 74,443 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 74,403 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2015 72,132 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge (1.6mm)

oil leak

Fail 7 May 2015 72,132 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge (1.6mm)

oil leak

Pass 21 May 2014 67,651 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 67,651 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

advise play in both front upper strut mounts

Fail 15 May 2014 67,588 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 55,114 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 54,916 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2012 42,197 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

centre exhaust mount corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2012 42,197 miles

centre exhaust mount corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2011 32,335 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 32,335 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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MA08 TZC is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 MA08 TZC, 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 MA08 TZC registered?

MA08 TZC is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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