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NU08 JVN

2008 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,775 mi
Last recorded99,775 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU08 JVN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2024 99,775 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits airfilter box (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jun 2024 99,628 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits airfilter box (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 88,054 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security suspension, brake, steering and chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jun 2023 88,034 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security suspension, brake, steering and chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 12 May 2022 84,910 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 83,032 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 May 2021 83,031 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

no oil in engien

Pass 8 Apr 2020 80,037 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

clutch slipping

Fail 7 Apr 2020 80,035 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged (1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 71,868 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2019 71,868 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear junction to join (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front disc overheated

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 66,301 miles

f/r susp rusty slight det f/r susp r/bushes/front discs worn overheated req attention/sump leaking oil

Pass 25 Apr 2017 59,706 miles

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

brake pipes greased / undersealed at time of test

Pass 26 Apr 2016 55,487 miles

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

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

child seat fitted

exhaust hanger broken but not resulting in the exhaust being insecure

Fail 26 Apr 2016 55,487 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

child seat fitted

exhaust hanger broken but not resulting in the exhaust being insecure

Pass 1 May 2015 45,243 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 44,013 miles

exhaust has two mountings broken

front brakes binding slighty

Pass 18 Mar 2014 36,464 miles

exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2013 29,052 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 20,860 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 12,340 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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NU08 JVN is a 2008 Kia Picanto in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NU08 JVN, 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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NU08 JVN is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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