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DY08 GKP

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

28,224 mi
Last recorded28,224 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 GKP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 19 Feb 2026 28,224 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 3mm and worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 27,048 miles

Nearside Front washer jet not working offside provide enough fluid to clear windscreen

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres wearing on edges and 3.2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 25,939 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 24,812 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Feb 2022 23,568 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 22,199 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 20,806 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 18,942 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread fading (0.1 (b))

airt filter box damaged

Pass 13 Feb 2018 17,188 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/60/14 on limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 15,359 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 13,635 miles

Nearside Rear tyre getting low,3mm..

Pass 9 Feb 2015 11,980 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 10,572 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 8,974 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 6,958 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 4,915 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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DY08 GKP is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DY08 GKP, 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 DY08 GKP registered?

DY08 GKP is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 4 March 2008.

Is DY08 GKP safe to buy?

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