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PK08 JUJ

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

108,224 mi
Last recorded108,224 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK08 JUJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 108,224 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2025 108,212 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 100,860 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2024

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.64mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 93,266 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 90,710 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.29mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.51mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.09mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.64mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 89,923 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 88,303 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All the brake pipes are slightly corroded or covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Both front strut top mountings slightly creaking

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 85,740 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all the brake pipes are slightly corroded or covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Fail 7 Mar 2019 85,736 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all the brake pipes are slightly corroded or covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases The full exhaust is corroded and blowing has previousy been welded at various places (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Mar 2018 83,136 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre - rear (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Mar 2018 83,134 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre - rear (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 80,386 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 80,386 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2016 77,679 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2016 77,679 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 62,910 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 42,624 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 42,624 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 34,795 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2013 34,795 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 29,313 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 21,628 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 21,628 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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PK08 JUJ is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 PK08 JUJ, 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 PK08 JUJ registered?

PK08 JUJ is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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