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MJ08 RXT

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

73,910 mi
Last recorded73,910 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 RXT
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2021 73,910 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155/70R13 75T (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 71,338 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive possible leak from oil filter or sump or front crank seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight travel on hand brake

Fail 23 Jun 2020 71,338 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive possible leak from oil filter or sump or front crank seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight travel on hand brake

Pass 25 Apr 2019 55,261 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 55,261 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 51,184 miles

(advice) centre over head stop lamp not working

(strong advice) front +centre exhaust mounting bracket weld broken +exhaust rattling

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre outer side wall has a cut

Fail 24 Apr 2018 51,184 miles

(advice) centre over head stop lamp not working

(strong advice) front +centre exhaust mounting bracket weld broken +exhaust rattling

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre outer side wall has a cut

Pass 19 Apr 2017 45,076 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak engine is leaking oil ()

Pass 3 May 2016 40,065 miles

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

exhaust bracket broken X2

Fail 3 May 2016 40,065 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

exhaust bracket broken X2

Pass 20 Apr 2015 34,117 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 23 Apr 2014 29,603 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 24,708 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 19,860 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 14,536 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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MJ08 RXT is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MJ08 RXT, 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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MJ08 RXT is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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