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MJ58 ZYE

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

72,542 mi
Last recorded72,542 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ58 ZYE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2022 72,542 miles

Bonnet Secondary Catch Seized

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 71,096 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated second catch faulty (3.1 (c))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 71,096 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated second catch faulty (3.1 (c))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 70,985 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 70,984 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 64,362 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 64,362 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 57,073 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 57,073 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 49,154 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2017 49,093 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 42,286 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 33,960 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 24,723 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 12,316 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 10,047 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 6,714 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 ZYE is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MJ58 ZYE, 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 ZYE registered?

MJ58 ZYE is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 December 2008.

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The MOT history for MJ58 ZYE shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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