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PJ08 AYM

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2020
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

105,208 mi
Last recorded105,208 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ08 AYM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2019 105,208 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jun 2019 105,145 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

only one rear reg light working

Pass 28 Jun 2017 96,844 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box blowing slightly (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Disc shield corroded

Pass 11 May 2016 94,504 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 94,225 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper at o/s. (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in.

Offside Front brake hub backing plate is corroded to excess and is breaking away as well as fouling the disc.

engine oil requires top up.

Pass 27 Jun 2015 89,478 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2015 89,478 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2014 83,225 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 83,225 miles

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

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

Exhaust front mounting corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear wiper split

Pass 23 May 2013 72,202 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 72,202 miles

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

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

Rear wiper split

Pass 21 May 2012 58,374 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 58,374 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2011 42,054 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 May 2011 42,054 miles

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

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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PJ08 AYM is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 PJ08 AYM, 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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PJ08 AYM is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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