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NJ58 ZSF

2008 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

135,944 mi
Last recorded135,944 miles
Recorded on27 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ58 ZSF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 May 2021 135,944 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 27 May 2021 135,943 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 126,146 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 126,146 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 116,759 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 93,641 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2018 93,378 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2017 64,612 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 64,612 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 58,019 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 50,421 miles

exhaust brackets snapped

nearside sill damaged

Pass 20 Sep 2013 42,452 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust front and centre brackets detached

nearside sill damaged

splitting starting to affect nearside and offside rear tyre tread

Pass 26 Sep 2012 34,439 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 25,459 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

exhaust front pipe support bracket snapped

nearside sill damaged

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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NJ58 ZSF is a 2008 Kia Picanto in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 NJ58 ZSF, 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 NJ58 ZSF registered?

NJ58 ZSF is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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