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MA08 XSX

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

92,415 mi
Last recorded92,415 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 XSX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2019 92,415 miles

Front exhaust bracket loose

Interior mirror missing

Very slight brake bind off side front

Pass 23 Mar 2018 81,258 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 81,250 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 69,020 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Apr 2017 69,009 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2017 68,929 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 51,055 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2016 50,290 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 37,578 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 37,572 miles

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 26 Mar 2014 33,958 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 33,948 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 27,797 miles

Front exhaust bracket deteriorating!

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 26 Mar 2012 22,434 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 26 Mar 2012 22,423 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

exhaust centre bracket broken

Pass 18 Mar 2011 18,162 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 XSX is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 MA08 XSX, 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 XSX registered?

MA08 XSX is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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