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PJ08 VUO

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2020
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

125,914 mi
Last recorded125,914 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2020 125,914 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 122,907 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2014 109,291 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 88,636 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 68,562 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2011 47,381 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 VUO is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 VUO, 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 VUO registered?

PJ08 VUO is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 May 2008.

Is PJ08 VUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ08 VUO shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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