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MJS 999

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

54,933 mi
Last recorded54,933 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJS 999
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 54,933 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 54,103 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2024 54,103 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 53,859 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 53,859 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 52,763 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 51,991 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 51,407 miles

Nearside Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sticker Removed From Windscreen Prior To Test And Put Back After Test ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 47,921 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 44,830 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 41,695 miles

centre exhaust mount broken

slight oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2016 38,416 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 34,113 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 10 Jan 2014 30,586 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 25,534 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 21,102 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 17 Jan 2011 17,285 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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MJS 999 is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 MJS 999, 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 MJS 999 registered?

MJS 999 is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 10 January 2008.

Is MJS 999 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJS 999 shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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