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CV08 WVR

2008 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

27,384 mi
Last recorded27,384 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 WVR
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 27,384 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 25 Jun 2025 26,627 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 26,058 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 25,029 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 23,642 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 22,484 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 21,588 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 19,978 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (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 Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 18,353 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer to centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 16,543 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 14,075 miles

Front wipers splitting at ends but still clear enough of the screen tom provide an adequate veiw

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 12,586 miles

front wipers lightly smearing across windscreen

Pass 18 Jun 2014 11,698 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 10,775 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 9,966 miles

Centre exhaust bracket deteriorated/corroded and splitting away from system so not fully supporting exhaust

Nearside windscreen wiper blade has end split

Vehicle has an obstructed view of hub components for the braking system, so advise full brake check with wheels removed.

Pass 1 Jul 2011 8,788 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 7,692 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 7,692 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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 WVR is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 WVR, 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 WVR registered?

CV08 WVR is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 12 June 2008.

Is CV08 WVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV08 WVR shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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