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AJ08 DHU

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,200 mi
Last recorded103,200 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ08 DHU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2020 103,200 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 95,034 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 95,034 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 82,789 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 78,019 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rears to flexis (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both short rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3 mill (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 69,403 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 68,459 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 68,459 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 65,888 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 63,916 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 60,398 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 59,753 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 59,753 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2012 46,021 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 33,855 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 DHU is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AJ08 DHU, 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 AJ08 DHU registered?

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

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