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AJ08 DHX

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,725 mi
Last recorded87,725 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2016
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2016 87,725 miles

Centre exhaust mount adrift

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

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2016 87,706 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Centre exhaust mount adrift

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 84,209 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2015 84,209 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 71,549 miles

Exhaust mount (one in front of rear axle) adrift

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 59,304 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2013 59,304 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 48,362 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 36,296 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 36,286 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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 DHX is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DHX, 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 DHX registered?

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

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