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DS08 DWW

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

86,492 mi
Last recorded86,492 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 DWW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 86,492 miles

under vehicle has slight corrosion

Pass 22 Apr 2025 86,223 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2024 85,070 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Jan 2024 85,068 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer and inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 80,503 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 75,859 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s & n/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jan 2022 75,850 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner & outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective metal bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s & n/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 72,468 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2021 72,468 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2020 68,126 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Hand brake efficiency just met

Pass 2 Mar 2019 61,784 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 54,215 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2018 54,215 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 45,777 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 36,785 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 29,707 miles

exhaust hanger broke but still secure

ns outer mirror damaged

Pass 3 May 2014 23,685 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 20,065 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 8 May 2012 16,153 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 16,153 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2011 11,930 miles

Bonnet cable not attached to catch under dash

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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DS08 DWW is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 DS08 DWW, 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 DS08 DWW registered?

DS08 DWW is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is DS08 DWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS08 DWW shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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