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PJ08 VTW

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

108,176 mi
Last recorded108,176 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ08 VTW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2021 108,176 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 108,176 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 May 2020 105,027 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (0.1 (b))

engine sump corroded

Fail 21 May 2020 105,022 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (0.1 (b))

engine sump corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2019 99,672 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 93,858 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 88,321 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 88,321 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 71,005 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 56,844 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 39,929 miles

report/advise both front tyres worn on inner edges note o/s/f on limit.

Pass 2 Jan 2014 38,531 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 30,089 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 21,058 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 VTW is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 VTW, 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 VTW registered?

PJ08 VTW is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 17 May 2008.

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