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DV08 UTN

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

16,761 mi
Last recorded16,761 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 UTN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 16,761 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 8 Jul 2025 16,871 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 15,169 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 13,543 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 11,522 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 11,177 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 10,906 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 10,482 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 10,138 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 9,733 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 9,733 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated broken (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre deep cracks but no ply or cord showing at time of test

Offside Rear tyre deep cracks but no ply or cord showing at time of test

Pass 14 Jul 2016 9,236 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 8,754 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 8,518 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 8,518 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 8,226 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 8,226 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 7,843 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 6,501 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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DV08 UTN is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DV08 UTN, 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 DV08 UTN registered?

DV08 UTN is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is DV08 UTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV08 UTN shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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