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E12 JBH

2008 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

27,555 mi
Last recorded27,555 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE12 JBH
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 16 Dec 2025 27,555 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 25,874 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 24,096 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 22,099 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 19,953 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 18,413 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 17,034 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 15,361 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 13,773 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 12,254 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 10,487 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 8,431 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 6,531 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 4,761 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 2,951 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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E12 JBH is a 2008 Kia Picanto in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 E12 JBH, 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 E12 JBH registered?

E12 JBH is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 December 2008.

Is E12 JBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for E12 JBH shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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