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CA08 EMV

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

34,583 mi
Last recorded34,583 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 EMV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 34,583 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2025 34,581 miles

Exhaust system insecure Front Exhaust Mounting Broken (6.1.2 (a))

Both Front Brake Discs Corroded On Edge

Pass 30 May 2025 34,564 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/6014 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2024 33,574 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 May 2023 33,172 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ball joint socket corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

sump pan corroded

Pass 24 May 2022 32,788 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ball joint socket corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside 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 24 May 2022 32,788 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened ball joint socket corroded and holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ball joint socket corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside 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 22 May 2021 31,957 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damaged / perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear parking brake low effort

Pass 27 May 2020 31,173 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2019 29,218 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2018 25,310 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 18 May 2017 22,441 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 19,604 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 29 May 2015 17,251 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

Pass 29 May 2015 17,251 miles

Rear windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

Pass 14 May 2014 15,312 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

Fail 14 May 2014 15,312 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

Pass 22 May 2013 13,847 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 11,832 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 11,020 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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CA08 EMV 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 CA08 EMV, 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 CA08 EMV registered?

CA08 EMV is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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