MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,086 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened slight movement (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened slight movement (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both front slight roughness (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Oil leaking excessively from engine oil filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both front slight roughness (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive at oil filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
exhaust system corroded
increased lift/wear on both front upper strut mountings
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill at rear axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive at oil filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
exhaust system corroded
increased lift/wear on both front upper strut mountings
Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear to front joint (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear to front joint (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded rear to front (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded rear to front (3.6.B.2c)
oil leak at sump area
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded rear to front (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded rear to front (3.6.B.2c)
oil leak at sump area
rear brakes noisy on roller brake test
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Outer lip of rim. (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Exhaust centre deteriorated and has a missing mounting hanger
nearside front tyre is worn on it's inner edge
offside front tyre is worn on it's inner edge
vehicle tracking may be required
nearside rear tyre has a screw at it's side wall area
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SA08 LZC is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 SA08 LZC, 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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SA08 LZC is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 13 March 2008.
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