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PJ08 VMD

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

101,825 mi
Last recorded101,825 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ08 VMD
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2023 101,825 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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))

nsr brake has slight bind

rear axle has corrosion

Pass 19 Jan 2022 99,968 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 99,968 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 92,861 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2021 92,861 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

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

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

Pass 23 May 2019 79,951 miles

lift in front top mounts

Fail 22 May 2019 79,935 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

lift in front top mounts

Pass 22 Jun 2018 71,732 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 71,732 miles

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2017 64,741 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/r handbrake hard to pull on

Pass 24 Jun 2016 58,084 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 52,050 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jun 2014 45,095 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 45,095 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 38,420 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 30,086 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 21,811 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 VMD is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VMD, 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 VMD is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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