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CT08 AZP

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,947 mi
Last recorded152,947 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT08 AZP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 152,947 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2025 152,947 miles

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

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 149,054 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 145,007 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 140,618 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 133,914 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 133,914 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 121,863 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 114,231 miles

Surface corrosion on mech.componets

Pass 4 Sep 2018 107,173 miles

surface corrosion on mech.componets

Fail 3 Sep 2018 107,173 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm areas of two front tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

surface corrosion on mech.componets

Pass 31 Jul 2017 96,692 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush front two (2.4.G.2)

surface corrosion on mech.componets

Pass 21 Jul 2016 86,285 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

surface corrosion on mech.componets

Pass 27 Jul 2015 74,222 miles

Front exhaust mounting broken off

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jul 2015 74,222 miles

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

Front exhaust mounting broken off

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2014 64,761 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 29 Jul 2014 64,676 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front exhaust bracket broken.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 54,162 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 42,071 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 29,397 miles

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

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

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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CT08 AZP 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 75%.

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 CT08 AZP, 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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CT08 AZP is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 7 August 2008.

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