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SM08 JWU

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,133 mi
Last recorded104,133 miles
Recorded on6 May 2020
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 JWU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2020 104,133 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2019 99,979 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil sump corroded + leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 86,660 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 80,107 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Apr 2017 80,106 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Apr 2016 72,886 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 72,886 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported MISSING (7.1.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 66,471 miles

both front tyres wearing at inner edge of tread

oil leak aroung enine sump

slight cracking between treads at both offside and nearside rear tyres

temporary repair at exhaust front mount

Pass 24 Apr 2014 59,356 miles

front brake pads wearing low

nearside rear tyre cracking at sidewalls and between treads

Pass 24 Apr 2013 50,605 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 50,605 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 40,993 miles

Child seat fitted in NSR

Exhaust mount damaged but still holds system

Fail 30 Apr 2012 40,993 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted in NSR

Exhaust mount damaged but still holds system

Pass 3 May 2011 30,482 miles

high level brake light inop

wiper blades torn at en ds

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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SM08 JWU is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SM08 JWU, 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 SM08 JWU registered?

SM08 JWU is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 13 May 2008.

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