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AJ08 DHP

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

102,199 mi
Last recorded102,199 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ08 DHP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2021 102,199 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracked in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 100,752 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear axle mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 97,716 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking over tread pattern and outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear trailing arm mountings and mounting points corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2019 97,715 miles

Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front 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))

Offside Front 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))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corroded inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking over tread pattern and outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on the legal limit at 1.6mm inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear trailing arm mountings and mounting points corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 94,088 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear tyre perished and cracked in tread area

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front discs worn (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Feb 2018 94,088 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear tyre perished and cracked in tread area

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

Oil leak engine oil sump pan corroded and leaking ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front discs worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 90,651 miles

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

Oil leak engine oil sump badly corroded and leaking ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces of both front discs (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Feb 2017 90,640 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak engine oil sump badly corroded and leaking ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces of both front discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 86,580 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front discs (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Mar 2015 82,313 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 82,313 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 27 Mar 2014 70,640 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Mar 2013 59,241 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2013 59,241 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 48,075 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 48,069 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 35,880 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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AJ08 DHP is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 AJ08 DHP, 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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AJ08 DHP is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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