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MJ08 LRE

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,865 mi
Last recorded77,865 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 LRE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 77,865 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 69,412 miles

both front tyres low on tread and wearing badly on inside edges (tracking)

Fail 16 May 2018 69,412 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres low on tread and wearing badly on inside edges (tracking)

Pass 4 May 2017 58,949 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 58,949 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake pads low nsf

Pass 14 May 2016 44,723 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 33,917 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 31,963 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 29,865 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 15 Apr 2014 29,865 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 25,810 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 25,810 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 21,452 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 16,545 miles

Tracking

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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MJ08 LRE is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MJ08 LRE, 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 MJ08 LRE registered?

MJ08 LRE is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 2 May 2008.

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