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RJ08 YMM

2008 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,567 mi
Last recorded97,567 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 YMM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2017 97,567 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Oil level low and emulsified

Oil/Fluid leaks

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 97,567 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

All 4 tyres out of shape

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides and worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Oil level low and emulsified

Oil/Fluid leaks

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 92,244 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 92,234 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 85,787 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 85,787 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 73,890 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Mar 2014 73,890 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 53,202 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2011 32,854 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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RJ08 YMM is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RJ08 YMM, 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 YMM registered?

RJ08 YMM is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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