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PY08 AUA

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,190 mi
Last recorded115,190 miles
Recorded on8 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY08 AUA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2024 115,190 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

underbody corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2023 103,234 miles

handbrake may need adjustment or repair

has underbody corrosion

Pass 30 Mar 2022 96,546 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 96,546 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 94,286 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 93,494 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Mar 2020 93,492 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 88,177 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 81,888 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 81,888 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 75,411 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 68,786 miles

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

Offside Front slight brake bind .

Fail 8 Apr 2016 68,786 miles

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

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

Offside Front slight brake bind .

Pass 7 Apr 2015 62,177 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 54,433 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

centre stop lamp not working

nearside sill cover damaged

rear wiper blade torn

Fail 25 Mar 2014 54,433 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

centre stop lamp not working

nearside sill cover damaged

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 26 Mar 2013 44,984 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 44,984 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 32,747 miles

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

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE CUT BUT NO VISUAL CORDS

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

VEHICLE HEAVY SOILED ON UNDERBODY

Fail 22 Mar 2012 32,747 miles

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

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

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

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE CUT BUT NO VISUAL CORDS

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

VEHICLE HEAVY SOILED ON UNDERBODY

Pass 25 Mar 2011 24,850 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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PY08 AUA is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PY08 AUA, 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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PY08 AUA is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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