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BT08 UCP

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

34,005 mi
Last recorded34,005 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 UCP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 34,005 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2026 34,005 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2025 33,959 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2025 33,959 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 30 May 2024 33,905 miles

Offside Front tyre splitting in treads

Pass 18 May 2023 33,889 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 33,859 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 33,841 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 33,724 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 33,724 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2019 33,218 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 32,103 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 32,103 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre bracket broken ...possible wels /or replace front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from transmission posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2017 30,415 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 28,130 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 24,955 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 21,685 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 17,221 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 13,735 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 10,536 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 UCP is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver 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 BT08 UCP, 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 UCP registered?

BT08 UCP is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 11 June 2008.

Is BT08 UCP safe to buy?

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