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PJ08 VMO

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2024
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

107,346 mi
Last recorded107,346 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2024 107,346 miles

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

Emissions unable to be completed major leak from rear silencer (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 107,092 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 107,092 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 106,047 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 106,047 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 104,768 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 104,768 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 102,776 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 102,776 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 100,021 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 99,569 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2018 99,569 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 99,168 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 99,168 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases combination of many minor leaks from corroded exhaust parts (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 98,811 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 98,811 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Aug 2015 97,403 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 97,403 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 96,436 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 82,128 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 65,759 miles

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

n/s/f body damage

Fail 25 Jun 2013 65,759 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

n/s/f body damage

Pass 25 Jun 2012 44,137 miles

front/middle exhaust mount/bracket half broken

middle exhaust mount/bracket broken (poss weld)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 29,417 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 VMO is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 VMO, 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 VMO registered?

PJ08 VMO is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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