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SK08 ZMO

2008 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

104,512 mi
Last recorded104,512 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK08 ZMO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2024 104,512 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive from engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

car is covered with underseal paint

Fail 19 Jan 2024 104,499 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength @ rear axle anchor area(outer sill area) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength @ rear axle anchor area(outer sill area) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive @ engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring seat @ rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring seat @ rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear axle corrosion developing

Pass 23 Jan 2023 104,092 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive @ rear axle mounting area @ outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive @ rear axle mounting area @ outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2023 104,091 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive @ rear axle mounting area @ outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive @ rear axle mounting area @ outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 103,879 miles

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

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive @ engine sump area (corrosion) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill @ axel mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 103,678 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak @ sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 102,340 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive @ sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 99,708 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 99,708 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x F->R (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2017 97,909 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 97,909 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 25 Jul 2017 97,909 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Aug 2016 92,101 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 77,036 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 76,539 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 68,060 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 58,769 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 49,987 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 39,467 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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SK08 ZMO is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SK08 ZMO, 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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SK08 ZMO is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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