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MJ08 VNO

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

102,377 mi
Last recorded102,377 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 VNO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2024 102,377 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2024 102,377 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded and blowing slightly

Pass 31 Oct 2023 98,696 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 98,696 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 95,341 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2021 91,041 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 91,041 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 85,555 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 80,750 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 80,750 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2018 74,898 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2017 68,145 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 29 Nov 2017 68,145 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2017 65,052 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 65,052 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 58,061 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 51,863 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 44,009 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 35,343 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2013 35,343 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 May 2012 26,662 miles

exhaust centre section mounting bracket corroded

offside washer jet poor

Pass 31 May 2011 19,394 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)

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 VNO is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 MJ08 VNO, 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 VNO registered?

MJ08 VNO is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 16 June 2008.

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