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PJ08 EAG

2008 Kia Picanto

Grey Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

34,811 mi
Last recorded34,811 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ08 EAG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2024 34,811 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 34,185 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 33,306 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 33,306 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 32,039 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 30,527 miles

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

Slight damage to N/S/F inner wheel rim.

Pass 25 Sep 2019 29,295 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 27,546 miles

Slight damage to the inner rim of N/S/F wheel.

Pass 28 Sep 2017 24,531 miles

Head restraints have been removed.

Pass 20 Oct 2016 21,550 miles

Head restraints have been removed.

Pass 20 Oct 2015 19,041 miles

Head restraints are not present.

Pass 16 Oct 2014 15,698 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 11,961 miles

Damage to outer sidewall of N/S/F tyre.

Pass 23 Oct 2012 8,106 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 7,903 miles

all 4 tyres cracking

Pass 3 Mar 2011 5,885 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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PJ08 EAG is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Grey with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EAG, 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 PJ08 EAG registered?

PJ08 EAG is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 15 April 2008.

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The MOT history for PJ08 EAG shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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