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PJ08 VMX

2008 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

77,673 mi
Last recorded77,673 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ08 VMX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2024 77,673 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2023 71,026 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Brake disc worn, pitted or scored - front both sides corroded (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner attachment has play movement - slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated damaged cracked perishing Tyres worn close to legal limits / worn on edges - front inner (5.2.3 (l))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front centre joint previously weld repaired - just satisfactory exhaust system has slight movement is secure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2023 71,026 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits petrol saver additive added - passed (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Brake disc worn, pitted or scored - front both sides corroded (1.2.1 (f))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen both sides - was very low on bottom of screen only (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low Projected beam image is obviously incorrect - bulb not fitted correctly and the headlight aim was adjusted to correct level (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner attachment has play movement - slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated damaged cracked perishing Tyres worn close to legal limits / worn on edges - front inner (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high Projected beam image is obviously incorrect - bulb not fitted correctly and the headlight aim was adjusted to correct level (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front centre joint previously weld repaired - just satisfactory exhaust system has slight movement is secure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2022 59,575 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 53,153 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2021 53,153 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 51,256 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 47,098 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMITS NOW INNER EDGE WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Nov 2019 47,097 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMITS NOW INNER EDGE WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 42,727 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 39,388 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2017 39,388 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 35,547 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 35,547 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 31,729 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 31,690 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 30,196 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Jul 2013 27,488 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jun 2013 27,488 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 20,499 miles

offside rear parking brake down on brake effort

slight travel parking brake

Fail 28 Jun 2012 20,499 miles

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

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

offside rear parking brake down on brake effort

slight travel parking brake

Pass 24 Jun 2011 13,263 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 VMX is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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