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SH08 JNZ

2008 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

52,953 mi
Last recorded52,953 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH08 JNZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2024 52,953 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2024 52,953 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 50,718 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 44,190 miles

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))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 43,963 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 41,995 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 38,938 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Mar 2018 36,206 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 36,206 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 33,681 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 30,111 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 26,482 miles

2 exhaust brackets broken but not insecure

Pass 11 Mar 2014 22,144 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 17,677 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 14,858 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 11,856 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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SH08 JNZ 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 87.5%.

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 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 SH08 JNZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SH08 JNZ registered?

SH08 JNZ is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 7 May 2008.

Is SH08 JNZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH08 JNZ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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