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68,925 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Both rear shocks knocking slightly
Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Both rear shocks knocking slightly
Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear-centre joint (may need both sections, may be able to sleeve the joint) (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside rear tyre cracking badly on the outer sidewall and within the tread
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated link arm lower dust cover has small split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective ends split on blade (3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both have slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both drop links twisted
exhaust brackets slightly corroded
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
exhaust hanger corroded
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
offside front brake disc pitted/worn
How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?
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SH08 MXZ is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.
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 SH08 MXZ, 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 SH08 MXZ registered?
SH08 MXZ is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 17 April 2008.
Is SH08 MXZ safe to buy?
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