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MJ57 TWU

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2021
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

93,549 mi
Last recorded93,549 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ57 TWU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2020 93,549 miles

both front tyres wearing to inner edges

both headlamp lenses deteriorating

both rear coil springs corroding

brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

noise from nearside front wheel when spun

offside rear tyre perishing

oil around engine and gearbox

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 20 Jul 2020 93,486 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

rear brake discs pitted

both front tyres wearing to inner edges

both headlamp lenses deteriorating

both rear coil springs corroding

brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

noise from nearside front wheel when spun

offside rear tyre perishing

oil around engine and gearbox

Pass 26 Jul 2019 87,225 miles

Offside Rear brake back plate corroding

Fail 25 Jul 2019 87,225 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake back plate corroding

Pass 3 Aug 2018 78,925 miles

both rear seatbelts slow to recoil

oil leaks

rear suspension corroding

Fail 3 Aug 2018 78,925 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

both rear seatbelts slow to recoil

brake fluid level low

oil leaks

rear suspension corroding

Pass 1 Aug 2017 71,652 miles

parking brake limits only just met

Fail 1 Aug 2017 71,652 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 66,902 miles

nearside front tyre worn inner edge, outside centre three quarters, raised tread

offside front tyre bold inner edge, outside centre three quarters, raised tread

Fail 11 Aug 2016 66,903 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn inner edge, outside centre three quarters, raised tread

offside front tyre bold inner edge, outside centre three quarters, raised tread

Pass 11 Nov 2015 62,002 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 61,991 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 51,027 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 50,909 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 38,723 miles

n/s/r lamp lense damaged

Fail 24 Jan 2014 38,718 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

n/s/r lamp lense damaged

Pass 1 Feb 2013
Fail 31 Jan 2013

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 27,492 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 27,492 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Jan 2011 21,283 miles

boot full not full check

oil light on ?

rear brakes look low advise full inp

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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MJ57 TWU is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 MJ57 TWU, 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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MJ57 TWU is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 16 January 2008.

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