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EA08 OKT

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

132,336 mi
Last recorded132,336 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 OKT
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Jan 2026 132,336 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear lens cracked

Pass 23 Apr 2025 126,199 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 119,146 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Apr 2024 119,064 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2023 113,966 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 May 2023 113,966 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 May 2022 111,569 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 May 2022 111,569 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective middle (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 May 2021 103,562 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 103,125 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 91,539 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 24 Jan 2020 91,260 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 4 Jan 2019 79,058 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Dec 2017 67,513 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Jul 2016 51,138 miles

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

wiper blades worn

Pass 30 Jul 2014 31,623 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 25,436 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 20,209 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 20,209 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2011 14,922 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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EA08 OKT is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EA08 OKT, 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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EA08 OKT is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 May 2008.

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