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ML08 JWF

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

102,382 mi
Last recorded102,382 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML08 JWF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2018 102,382 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Sep 2018 102,382 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 96,650 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 93,711 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2016 93,711 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 83,054 miles

exhaust bracket broken at centre

exhaust bracket broken at rear

oil leak from sump (corroded)

rear wiper blade torn

Fail 12 Mar 2015 83,054 miles

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

exhaust bracket broken at centre

exhaust bracket broken at rear

oil leak from sump (corroded)

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 10 Mar 2014 70,330 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 70,330 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

bracket broken at exhaust centre pipe

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 30 Mar 2013 58,149 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 44,651 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 33,955 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 33,955 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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ML08 JWF is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 ML08 JWF, 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 ML08 JWF registered?

ML08 JWF is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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