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AV08 UEE

2008 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

84,333 mi
Last recorded84,333 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 UEE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 84,333 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 83,120 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2023 81,404 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 May 2023 81,404 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2022 79,170 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 79,170 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 76,125 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2020 74,091 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 70,390 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 May 2018 66,210 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 61,375 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 5 May 2016 56,830 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 51,945 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 46,820 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 1 May 2013 40,897 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 36,547 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 30,799 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 UEE is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 UEE, 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 AV08 UEE registered?

AV08 UEE is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is AV08 UEE safe to buy?

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