MOT Status
ValidMileage
101,299 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Oil leaking excessively from engine oil filter / sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Both front tyres worn on inner edge
Both rear tyres becoming perished
Exhaust centre support mounting broken
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside 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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front brakes binding, offside more
Offside rear brake binding
Slight rear brake inbalance
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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RV08 VJL is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
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 RV08 VJL, 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 RV08 VJL registered?
RV08 VJL is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 March 2008.
Is RV08 VJL safe to buy?
The MOT history for RV08 VJL shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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