KIA PICANTO AY08XKJ has 22 MOTs

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This 2008 KIA PICANTO has Passed 15 MOTs and Failed 7 times since 2011

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 98,249 miles 11 months ago on Monday 19th May 2025 at 15:02.

The current MOT will expire in 1 month on Sunday 31st May 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 9 months on Friday 1st January 2027.

AY08XKJ MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED31ST MAY 202698,249 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. MINOR - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED14TH MAY 202598,192 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Macpherson Strut Top Bush Or Bearing Has Excessive Wear Or Free Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. MINOR - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED24TH MAY 202431ST MAY 202590,448 MI
FAILED24TH MAY 202490,448 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
PASSED15TH MAY 202331ST MAY 202482,299 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
FAILED15TH MAY 202382,299 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded X2 (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED30TH MAY 202231ST MAY 202381,286 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Central Stop Lamp(s) Non-Obligatory Stop Lamp Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Upper Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. MINOR - Offside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated Small Split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Exhaust Mounting Defective Broken (6.1.2 (a))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Worn On Edges (5.2.3 (e))
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Worn On Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. MINOR - Nearside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
PASSED27TH MAY 202131ST MAY 202279,330 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Steering Column Universal Joint Has Slight Wear Or Play (2.2.2 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Exhaust Mounting Defective Mount Has Corroded Through Exhaust Still Secure (6.1.2 (a))
  8. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Sump Gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED1ST JUNE 202031ST MAY 202177,516 MI
PASSED8TH APRIL 20197TH OCTOBER 202075,051 MI
FAILED8TH APRIL 201975,051 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a))
PASSED9TH MARCH 20188TH MARCH 201971,712 MI
FAILED7TH MARCH 201871,703 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Deteriorated To The Extent That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt Etc (2.5.c.1a)
PASSED8TH MARCH 20177TH MARCH 201868,878 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Vehicles Internal Headlight Adjuster Altered To Recheck Lights
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.5.c.1a)
PASSED8TH MARCH 20167TH MARCH 201765,689 MI
FAILED7TH MARCH 201665,678 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Damaged So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
PASSED13TH FEBRUARY 20153RD MARCH 201662,769 MI
FAILED12TH FEBRUARY 201562,769 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Rear Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (4.1.d.1a)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Rear Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (4.1.d.1a)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (4.1.d.1a)
  4. FAIL - Offside Front Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (4.1.d.1a)
PASSED13TH FEBRUARY 20143RD MARCH 201555,722 MI
PASSED25TH FEBRUARY 20133RD MARCH 201449,280 MI
PASSED8TH FEBRUARY 20123RD MARCH 201344,262 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Brakes Imbalanced Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.5b)
PASSED12TH FEBRUARY 20113RD MARCH 201241,079 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

AY08XKJ Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 68% | MOT Failure Rate: 32%

AY08XKJ MOT Comments

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AY08XKJ Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 98,249 miles | Average yearly mileage: 5,779 miles

AY08XKJ FAQs

This Kia Picanto with registration AY08XKJ was manufactured on Monday 3rd March 2008 so it is currently 18 years old. Its colour is Silver and it has a 1.1 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 98,249 miles, so this Kia has travelled an average of 5,779 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 22 MOTs on record for this Kia Picanto beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2011. We can see 7 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means AY08XKJ has a 68% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Kia Picanto has had 27 Advisories, 1 PRS Notices, 4 Minor, 4 Major, 1 Dangerous and 6 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Kia Picanto is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 9 months on Friday 1st January 2027 .

Does AY08XKJ have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Monday 20th April 2026 AY08XKJ does have an active MOT. Read more

Is AY08XKJ Taxed?

Yes, as of Monday 20th April 2026 AY08XKJ does have Tax. Read more

When does AY08XKJ Tax expire?

The current Tax for AY08XKJ will expire in 9 months on Friday 1st January 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does AY08XKJ MOT expire?

The current MOT for AY08XKJ will expire in 1 month on Sunday 31st May 2026. Read more

When did AY08XKJ have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for AY08XKJ was on Monday 19th May 2025 at 15:02. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has AY08XKJ Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 22 MOTs on record for AY08XKJ we can see 15 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has AY08XKJ Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 22 MOTs on record for AY08XKJ we can see 7 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 68% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is AY08XKJ?

AY08XKJ is registered as a 2008 Kia Picanto. Read more

How many miles has AY08XKJ done?

The odometer reading for AY08XKJ at the last MOT in May 2025 was 98,249 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 5,779 miles per year. Read more

How old is AY08XKJ?

The vehicle AY08XKJ was manufactured in 2008 so it is currently 18 years old. It was first registered on Monday 3rd March 2008. Read more

What colour is AY08XKJ?

The official colour of AY08XKJ is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does AY08XKJ have?

AY08XKJ has a 1.1 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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