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BP08 TXA

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,184 mi
Last recorded123,184 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP08 TXA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 123,184 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2025 123,182 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 122,939 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2024 122,930 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 118,203 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 118,060 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 111,742 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 106,539 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 101,852 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2019 96,355 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 88,650 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 88,650 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2017 79,265 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 67,889 miles

Item removed from interior mirror before test

Parking brake eff is only 18%

Fail 7 Oct 2016 67,871 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Item removed from interior mirror before test

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake eff is only 18%

Pass 1 Aug 2015 58,427 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Aug 2014 48,620 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 2 Aug 2014 48,620 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 41,854 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Aug 2012 30,869 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 23,205 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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BP08 TXA is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BP08 TXA, 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 BP08 TXA registered?

BP08 TXA is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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