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CA08 XTL

2008 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

104,455 mi
Last recorded104,455 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 XTL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 104,455 miles

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

front and rear frame, suspension components, arms, springs, area corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2025 104,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

front and rear frame, suspension components, arms, springs, area corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2024 93,992 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 20 Jun 2024 93,907 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 91,507 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear service brake imbalance

Fail 21 Jul 2023 91,507 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear service brake imbalance

Pass 2 Aug 2022 87,504 miles

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

Front brake disc backplates corroded/rotten

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

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

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

oil sump corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2021 85,239 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 85,239 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 84,382 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 84,382 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 82,552 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear road wheel corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2019 82,552 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear road wheel corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2018 77,401 miles

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

centre and rear exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 3 Aug 2017 73,144 miles

Nearside Front Wearing low on inner edge of tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Wearing low on inner edge of tyre

Pass 8 Aug 2016 68,563 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output slightly dim. (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 8 Aug 2016 68,563 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output slightly dim. (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Inner Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak from back box joint. (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 63,273 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 63,269 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 56,392 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Jul 2014 56,392 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 49,587 miles

Exhaust centre section snapped off

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/S/F tyre worn on edges

O/S/F tyre worn on edges

Fail 5 Aug 2013 49,587 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Exhaust centre section snapped off

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/S/F tyre worn on edges

O/S/F tyre worn on edges

Pass 30 Jul 2012 38,757 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 38,748 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 26,276 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 XTL is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 CA08 XTL, 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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CA08 XTL is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 13 August 2008.

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