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DE08 KPZ

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

53,127 mi
Last recorded53,127 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 KPZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 53,127 miles

undertray attached/ubcc

Pass 21 Jan 2025 48,969 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front and centre brackets insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 47,568 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 42,750 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 35,908 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 30,249 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 27,739 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 23,357 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 20,635 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 18,324 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 17,434 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 16,163 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 14,462 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 14,462 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 13,013 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 11,521 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 10,923 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 KPZ is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver 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 KPZ, 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

How do I check the history of DE08 KPZ?

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What year was DE08 KPZ registered?

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

Is DE08 KPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE08 KPZ 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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