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PJ08 VMM

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

96,629 mi
Last recorded96,629 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2024 96,629 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 82,534 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2023 82,534 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2022 69,298 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 66,277 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Jul 2021 66,277 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 62,793 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Jul 2020 62,785 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (1.6 (e))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 80,742 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 55,207 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 50,818 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 46,222 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 41,358 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 35,547 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 30,537 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 24,999 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 19,967 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 VMM 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 82.4%.

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 VMM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PJ08 VMM registered?

PJ08 VMM is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is PJ08 VMM safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ08 VMM shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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