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DE08 KPN

2008 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

40,038 mi
Last recorded40,038 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 KPN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 40,038 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 38,538 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 36,967 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 35,444 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 33,907 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 32,360 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 31,284 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 29,555 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 27,963 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 25,944 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 24,045 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 22,610 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 20,000 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2014 20,000 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 17,000 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2012 13,998 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 10,687 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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DE08 KPN is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 DE08 KPN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DE08 KPN registered?

DE08 KPN is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is DE08 KPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE08 KPN shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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