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AV08 TVP

2008 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,342 mi
Last recorded94,342 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 TVP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 94,342 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 88,982 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2023 88,976 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

oil level low.

Pass 29 Sep 2022 82,342 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Sep 2022 82,342 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 79,412 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2020 73,877 miles

nearside rear wheel buckeled

Fail 19 Dec 2020 73,875 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

nearside rear wheel buckeled

Pass 16 Nov 2019 70,449 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 70,145 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 69,836 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 68,907 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 68,907 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 67,531 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 61,864 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 53,326 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre worn on the edges

Pass 27 Feb 2014 45,787 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 40,270 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 33,613 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 May 2011 26,408 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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AV08 TVP is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AV08 TVP, 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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AV08 TVP is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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