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EA08 ORY

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

69,253 mi
Last recorded69,253 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 ORY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 69,253 miles
Fail 26 May 2026 69,253 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2025 61,488 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 59,860 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 57,004 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 56,277 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 55,543 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 53,737 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2020 53,737 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 50,654 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 46,990 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 43,448 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 39,587 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 35,947 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 31,896 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 27,599 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

hubcaps fitted

nearside rear brake is binding on

Pass 13 Apr 2012 23,733 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2011 18,213 miles

hubcapps fitted

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 ORY is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EA08 ORY, 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 EA08 ORY registered?

EA08 ORY is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 18 April 2008.

Is EA08 ORY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA08 ORY shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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