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PJ08 VXB

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

55,698 mi
Last recorded55,698 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ08 VXB
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2019 55,698 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 49,950 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2018 49,947 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 45,133 miles

BOTH FRONT SHOCKERS HAVE SLIGHT WEEP

BOTH FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INSIDE EDGE RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

REAR TYRES TREAD GETTING LOW

Pass 10 Nov 2016 41,222 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 41,222 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

ex mount corroded

front brakes slightly sticking

Pass 16 Oct 2015 36,455 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 36,455 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 31,981 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 31,981 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 27,407 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 27,405 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 29 Oct 2012 22,264 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 17,544 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 15,306 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 15,306 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 VXB is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VXB, 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 VXB registered?

PJ08 VXB is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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The MOT history for PJ08 VXB shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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