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AU08 OMT

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

71,902 mi
Last recorded71,902 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 OMT
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 71,902 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Sep 2025 71,902 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 71,309 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Mar 2024 71,308 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 61,653 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jan 2023 61,646 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Dec 2022 61,491 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective x2 (6.1.2 (a))

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

brake pipes greased

Pass 6 Dec 2021 54,702 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 51,645 miles

Exhaust mounting defective x2 (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Nov 2020 51,634 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective x2 (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 43,025 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 37,466 miles

Central exhaust mounting bracket broken

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 35,560 miles

Central exhaust mount broken

Pass 12 Apr 2016 33,265 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 33,264 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 30,346 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 26,523 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 21,527 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 17,007 miles

passenger airbag turned off at time of test

Pass 15 Mar 2011 13,412 miles

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

Oil leak

rear number plate loose

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 OMT is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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