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MA58 RYJ

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2024
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

110,025 mi
Last recorded110,025 miles
Recorded on12 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA58 RYJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 May 2023 110,025 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

offise rear door damaged not sharp edges

Fail 6 May 2023 109,831 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured both sides (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

offise rear door damaged not sharp edges

Pass 6 May 2022 100,749 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2022 100,641 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2021

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 17 Apr 2021

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 97,426 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears coated in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust corroded and weak.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox, corroded and started to split. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2020 97,426 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears coated in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust corroded and weak.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox, corroded and started to split. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 94,953 miles

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

exhaust front hanger corroded off

front position lights different colours

handbrake lever has high travel

Fail 21 Aug 2019 94,953 miles

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

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

exhaust front hanger corroded off

front position lights different colours

handbrake lever has high travel

Pass 3 Aug 2018 92,037 miles

Front To rear breake pipes coverd in seallant

Fail 3 Aug 2018 92,036 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front To rear breake pipes coverd in seallant

Pass 16 Sep 2017 87,974 miles

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

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

damp around steering rack

Pass 24 Sep 2016 84,229 miles

Both front wishbone arm rear bushes slight cracking

OSF tyre worn 2mm/worn inner edge replacement recommended asap

OSR tyre cracking

Rear brake pipes rusty/shailing

Slight damage nsr wheel inner rim

Slight oil misting pas rack

Fail 24 Sep 2016 84,225 miles

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

Both front wishbone arm rear bushes slight cracking

OSF tyre worn 2mm/worn inner edge replacement recommended asap

OSR tyre cracking

Rear brake pipes rusty/shailing

Slight damage nsr wheel inner rim

Slight oil misting pas rack

Pass 17 Sep 2015 80,218 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 74,304 miles

Oil leak

Rear and centre exhaust bracket deteriorated replace or repair ASAP!!

Fail 16 Oct 2014 74,304 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear and centre exhaust bracket deteriorated replace or repair ASAP!!

Pass 28 Oct 2013 65,033 miles

Engine oil contaminated and oil level low needs engine oil change ASAP!!

Fail 28 Oct 2013 68,033 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)

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

Engine oil contaminated and oil level low needs engine oil change ASAP!!

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 48,563 miles

Offside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

offside rear tyre has slight cracking in tread

Fail 24 Oct 2012 48,563 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

offside rear tyre has slight cracking in tread

Pass 25 Oct 2011 33,940 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 33,940 miles

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

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

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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MA58 RYJ is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 MA58 RYJ, 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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MA58 RYJ is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 17 October 2008.

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