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MJ58 JYE

2008 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,130 mi
Last recorded73,130 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ58 JYE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2022 73,130 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both plates (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jun 2022 73,130 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both bulbs not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both plates (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 66,120 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2021 66,071 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 62,332 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 59,357 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Nov 2019 59,296 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 54,183 miles

screen has light scratches in zone a

Pass 7 Dec 2017 49,243 miles

Nearside Rear TYRE SLIGHT WEAR ON OUTER EDGE

Pass 9 Dec 2016 40,050 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 39,836 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 29,668 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 20,158 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 11,240 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 6,797 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 4,613 miles

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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MJ58 JYE is a 2008 Kia Picanto in White with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MJ58 JYE, 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 MJ58 JYE registered?

MJ58 JYE is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 5 December 2008.

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