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DU08 DOA

2008 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

44,169 mi
Last recorded44,169 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 DOA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 44,169 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 39,376 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2024 39,376 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 34,970 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 30,910 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 28,102 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 25,719 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 23,841 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 23,216 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 22,703 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 21,657 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 20,149 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 18,435 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 16,711 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 14,648 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 12,402 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 9,222 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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DU08 DOA 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 DU08 DOA, 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 DU08 DOA registered?

DU08 DOA is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is DU08 DOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU08 DOA 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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