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MJ08 RYH

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

55,739 mi
Last recorded55,739 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 RYH
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2021 55,739 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 55,738 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 54,897 miles

Offside Front Outer drive shaft cv boot perishing

Offside Front shock absorber upper attachment has slight free play

Offside Rear Upper rear exhaust silencer joint has small leak of gases

Offside Rear shock absorber has light misting of oil

Fail 22 Dec 2020 54,895 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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside 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))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer drive shaft cv boot perishing

Offside Front shock absorber upper attachment has slight free play

Offside Rear Upper rear exhaust silencer joint has small leak of gases

Offside Rear shock absorber has light misting of oil

Pass 2 Jan 2020 51,474 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR AT FLEXY (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2020 51,474 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR AT FLEXY (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2018 46,923 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2018 46,923 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure and centre corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt needs a new clip (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 42,333 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 5 Jan 2018 42,322 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 40,023 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 37,161 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 37,161 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 32,675 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 7 Sep 2013 24,599 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 19,063 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2012 19,061 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 15,911 miles

nearside front tyre on 3mm

offside front tyre on 3mm

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 RYH is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 RYH, 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 RYH registered?

MJ08 RYH is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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