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MA08 TZJ

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

25,318 mi
Last recorded25,318 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 TZJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2017 25,318 miles

all 4 tyres wearing on edges

Pass 30 Mar 2016 23,159 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 20,501 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 17,310 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 15,068 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 13,008 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 13,008 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 11,317 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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MA08 TZJ is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 MA08 TZJ registered?

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

Is MA08 TZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA08 TZJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MA08 TZJ have outstanding finance?

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