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CV08 WVB

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

43,307 mi
Last recorded43,307 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 WVB
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 43,307 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 33,033 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2024 33,033 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 29,908 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2024 29,908 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 29,895 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 27,200 miles

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

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

Offside Rear handbrake reading low

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 25,830 miles

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

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 9 Mar 2021 25,822 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

rear wiper blade deteriorated

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 25,281 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 25,281 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 23,709 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 23,709 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 22,064 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 20,548 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 18,875 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 16,987 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 14,863 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 13,031 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 10,925 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 8,180 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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CV08 WVB is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 CV08 WVB, 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 CV08 WVB registered?

CV08 WVB is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is CV08 WVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV08 WVB shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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