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RO08 ZMU

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,969 mi
Last recorded123,969 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 ZMU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2022 123,969 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 122,415 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2020 119,998 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2020 119,996 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak joint (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 116,319 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 116,319 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 110,665 miles

Front exhaust bracket is broken but the exhaust is still supported

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil sump is corroded and leaking

Fail 18 Apr 2018 110,665 miles

Front exhaust bracket is broken but the exhaust is still supported

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil sump is corroded and leaking

Pass 27 Mar 2017 104,652 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 104,652 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 98,819 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 85,447 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 15 Mar 2014 71,748 miles

centre exhaust mounting broken off but system still supported

Pass 20 Mar 2013 58,626 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 48,499 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 34,575 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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RO08 ZMU is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 RO08 ZMU, 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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RO08 ZMU is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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