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MA08 TZE

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

88,667 mi
Last recorded88,667 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 TZE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2024 88,667 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2024 88,658 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 77,674 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear len slightly damaged

Fail 21 Aug 2023 77,674 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear len slightly damaged

Pass 13 Jul 2022 71,003 miles

Offside Rear lamp slight damage

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

Rear minor exhaust gas leak

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 65,920 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 58,768 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 54,597 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 50,638 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 45,698 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 39,753 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 39,753 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 33,941 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 27,907 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 21,829 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 21,829 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 15,951 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 26 Mar 2012 15,951 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 25 Mar 2011 11,581 miles

Oil leak

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 TZE 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 73.7%.

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 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 MA08 TZE, 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 TZE registered?

MA08 TZE is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 March 2008.

Is MA08 TZE safe to buy?

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