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MJ08 VOK

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

76,403 mi
Last recorded76,403 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 VOK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2021 76,403 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 76,397 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 73,861 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 67,804 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement MOUNTS BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2019 67,801 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement MOUNTS BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 62,237 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 56,360 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)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 52,737 miles

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

OSR seatbelt not checked due to luggage on seat

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

Fail 19 Jul 2016 52,737 miles

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

OSR seatbelt not checked due to luggage on seat

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 20 Jul 2015 48,744 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 48,744 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 43,717 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 43,717 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 35,668 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offisde rear tyre perishing

Fail 7 Aug 2013 35,666 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offisde rear tyre perishing

Pass 6 Aug 2012 23,487 miles

center exhaust bracket broken

Pass 7 May 2011 14,003 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 14,003 miles

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

Nearside 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 VOK is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc 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 VOK, 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 VOK registered?

MJ08 VOK is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 8 May 2008.

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