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DG08 KNL

2008 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

125,122 mi
Last recorded125,122 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 KNL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 125,122 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2026 125,122 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 121,102 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 119,736 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 May 2023 117,180 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 114,157 miles
Pass 8 May 2021 107,666 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 104,374 miles
Fail 11 May 2020 104,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 May 2019 96,982 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 90,036 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 83,309 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 May 2016 74,519 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 62,163 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 29 Apr 2014 54,049 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 44,869 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 44,869 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 29,550 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 14,198 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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DG08 KNL is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 DG08 KNL, 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 DG08 KNL registered?

DG08 KNL is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is DG08 KNL safe to buy?

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