MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
73,910 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155/70R13 75T (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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
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
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
(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
(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
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 ()
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
exhaust bracket broken X2
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
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
How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?
Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was MJ08 RXT registered?
MJ08 RXT is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 25 April 2008.
Is MJ08 RXT safe to buy?
The MOT history for MJ08 RXT shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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