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AU08 OMO

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

57,802 mi
Last recorded57,802 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 OMO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 57,802 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking on tread areas (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

lower effort on nearside handbrake

Pass 2 Nov 2024 56,195 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts cracking on tread areas (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside accident damage to n/s outer sill

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened lift in strut top (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

lower effort on n/s hanbrake.passed on effort

Pass 18 Nov 2023 52,112 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened shocker top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 50,011 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 48,775 miles

Nearside lower effort on nearside parking brake, adjustment or repair may be necessary.

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 47,951 miles

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

Nearside parking brake only just met requirement,adjustment or repair may be needed on nearside.

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

light brake bind on both fronts

Pass 16 Dec 2019 45,835 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 41,357 miles

brake pipes greased

Fail 4 Feb 2019 41,331 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

brake pipes greased

Pass 29 Jan 2018 36,869 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

centre exhaust mount corroded

front brake pads getting low

Pass 30 Jan 2017 31,158 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 25,804 miles

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)

rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 24 Feb 2015 21,053 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 15,656 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 11,652 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 11,647 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 8,606 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 6,341 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 OMO is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AU08 OMO, 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 OMO registered?

AU08 OMO is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 15 March 2008.

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