MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,307 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and sill backing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Clutch pedal stiff
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Clutch pedal stiff
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
exhaust corroded
Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
exhaust corroded
Front number plate cracked
Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshner ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inside edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inside edge (4.1.E.1)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
exhaust system corroded
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
coil spring corroded rears (2.4.C.1b)
front tyres worn on inner
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
coil spring corroded rears (2.4.C.1b)
front tyres worn on inner
oil filter corroded
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Oil leak
exhaust system corroded
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Oil leak
exhaust system corroded
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
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)
nearside rear tyre deteriorated badly
offside rear tyre deteriorated badly
very slight binding offside rear wheel
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
dealer logo stickers on number plates encroaching on to characters
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Washers working but poor delivery of fluid
How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?
Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RJ08 YML is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 RJ08 YML, 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 RJ08 YML registered?
RJ08 YML is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 21 May 2008.
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