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MM08 ESN

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

84,280 mi
Last recorded84,280 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM08 ESN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2024 84,280 miles

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2024 84,280 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 78,394 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2023 78,394 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 73,163 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 73,163 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 65,910 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 65,910 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 62,175 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 62,175 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 56,827 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 50,113 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 42,559 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 42,559 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2016 36,204 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 30,172 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 25,390 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 25,390 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 20,377 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 16,666 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 16,666 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 12,245 miles

advise offside front tyre inner edge worn

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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MM08 ESN is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MM08 ESN, 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 MM08 ESN registered?

MM08 ESN is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 5 July 2008.

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