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MM08 ZXX

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

123,842 mi
Last recorded123,842 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM08 ZXX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2022 123,842 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded N/S front to rear pipe corroded behind fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced N/S outer sill corroded. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded O/S front to rear pipe corroded behind fuel tank and under wheel arch. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 117,797 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material VARIOUS GREASED (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH 155/70/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 111,035 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2019 101,553 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2019 101,552 miles

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

Nearside Rear park brake effort low

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 86,507 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2018 86,507 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Side light. (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) missing upper brake light. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 75,316 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2017 75,316 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 62,840 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 47,161 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 42,946 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 38,000 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 37,972 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 34,328 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 19,799 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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MM08 ZXX is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ZXX, 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 ZXX registered?

MM08 ZXX is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 15 July 2008.

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