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DA08 CNV

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

72,496 mi
Last recorded72,496 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 CNV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 72,496 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2026 72,493 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 71,505 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 68,618 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 64,955 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 64,954 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 61,979 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top suspension mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top suspension mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 58,327 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 58,009 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 54,178 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners ()

Pass 21 Jun 2018 49,354 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 47,343 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 47,343 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Front tyre shoulders worn

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front tyre shoulders worn

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 16 Aug 2016 44,015 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 40,948 miles

osf slightly binding

Fail 18 Aug 2015 40,948 miles

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

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

osf slightly binding

Pass 19 Aug 2014 36,073 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 36,073 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 32,692 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 31 Jul 2013 32,692 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 29,503 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 25,781 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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DA08 CNV is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DA08 CNV, 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 DA08 CNV registered?

DA08 CNV is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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