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BT08 UCN

2008 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

84,606 mi
Last recorded84,606 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 UCN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 84,606 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2025 84,065 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2024 78,808 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 70,564 miles
Fail 13 May 2023 70,564 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure after Flexi mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 62,834 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to just above 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2022 62,831 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to just above 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 25 May 2021 56,326 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 54,546 miles

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

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

Fail 27 May 2020 54,503 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2019 52,403 miles

Nearside Front door mirror glass missing...2 out of 3 ok

Pass 9 Jun 2018 50,742 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 50,742 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 48,988 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 45,611 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2016 45,611 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 42,102 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 38,846 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 33,724 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r tyre tread depth wearing low 1.6-2mm

Pass 21 Jun 2013 33,724 miles

n/s/r tyre tread depth wearing low 1.6-2mm

Pass 8 Jun 2012 27,664 miles

n/s/r tyre outer edge wearing close to minimum tread depth

Pass 14 Jun 2011 20,469 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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BT08 UCN is a 2008 Kia Picanto in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 BT08 UCN, 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 BT08 UCN registered?

BT08 UCN is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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