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SA08 LZH

2008 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

65,486 mi
Last recorded65,486 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA08 LZH
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2020 65,486 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 65,482 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2019 49,904 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm - Worn on edges & Cut In Sidewall (no cords) 165/60R14 (5.2.3 (e))

O/S/F Bumper damaged - no sharp edges

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump Sealant / Crank seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 49,904 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Back box join to centre section (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively And split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm - Worn on edges & Cut In Sidewall (no cords) 165/60R14 (5.2.3 (e))

O/S/F Bumper damaged - no sharp edges

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump Sealant / Crank seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 40,454 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Bumper and wing damaged

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 May 2018 40,453 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Bumper and wing damaged

Exhaust hangers broken, system still supported

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Apr 2017 30,678 miles

Centre section exhaust support brackets broken x2

Front suspension arms (Rear bushes) perished both n/s and o/s

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 20 Apr 2017 30,678 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort 30kgf (3.7.B.6a)

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

Centre section exhaust support brackets broken x2

Front suspension arms (Rear bushes) perished both n/s and o/s

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear tyres perished on sidewall, 165/60/R14, Dot code 07

Pass 28 Apr 2016 20,388 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 12,694 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 12,691 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2014 6,556 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 6,489 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 6,074 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 4,564 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 3,784 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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SA08 LZH is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LZH, 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 LZH is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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