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BT08 USU

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,777 mi
Last recorded82,777 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 82,777 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 82,257 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall damaged. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm tread depth. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm+wearing outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 6 Mar 2025 82,257 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall damaged. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm tread depth. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm+wearing outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 71,593 miles

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Possibly from the oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS and OS are perished in the tread pattern and the sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Mar 2024 71,593 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer split (6.1.2 (a))

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Possibly from the oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS and OS are perished in the tread pattern and the sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 68,647 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Possibly from the oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS and OS are perished in the tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Feb 2023 68,603 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Possibly from the oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS and OS are perished in the tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 63,188 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 63,186 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 59,004 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 55,277 miles

Coolant level low

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 19 Jul 2019 55,277 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Coolant level low

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 50,547 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension top mount has slight movement

Pass 15 Jul 2017 45,841 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 42,268 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

front tyres worn thin on inner edges

Pass 20 Jul 2015 38,527 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

centre exhaust mounting bracket broken

Pass 21 Jul 2014 33,674 miles

centre exhaust mounting lug fractured

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Jul 2013 28,331 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 23,042 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 17,982 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 USU 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 USU, 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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BT08 USU is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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