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AU08 OMD

2008 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

49,848 mi
Last recorded49,848 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 OMD
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 49,848 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 40,581 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 36,272 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 36,217 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 36,004 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 36,004 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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Pass 14 Apr 2021 28,634 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 26,762 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 26,760 miles

Exhaust system insecure 2 x mounts corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 22,151 miles

n/s/f top strut mount has movement

o/s/f top strut mount has movement

Fail 17 Oct 2019 22,151 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

n/s/f top strut mount has movement

o/s/f top strut mount has movement

Pass 19 Mar 2018 19,922 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 19,922 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 18,807 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 18,807 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 16,819 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 16,819 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 10,641 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 10,005 miles

both front tyres wearing low

Pass 26 Mar 2013 8,780 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 7,252 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 4,762 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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AU08 OMD is a 2008 Kia Picanto in White with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AU08 OMD, 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 AU08 OMD registered?

AU08 OMD is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 4 March 2008.

Is AU08 OMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU08 OMD shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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