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DG08 PWL

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

29,240 mi
Last recorded29,240 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 PWL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 29,240 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 28,769 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Front Lower Sump corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump weeping oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 27,620 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2023 27,618 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 25,843 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 24,018 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 23,450 miles

both front tyres cracking

Pass 24 Jun 2019 22,979 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 22,373 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 21,121 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 21,121 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 19,861 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 19,083 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 15,724 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 14,386 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 13,004 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 10,776 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 PWL is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 PWL, 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 DG08 PWL?

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What year was DG08 PWL registered?

DG08 PWL is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 June 2008.

Is DG08 PWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG08 PWL shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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