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EA08 OSP

2008 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

64,545 mi
Last recorded64,545 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 OSP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 64,545 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 58,833 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 55,166 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 49,036 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 45,567 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 42,338 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 38,782 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 34,333 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 29,631 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 29,630 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 25,435 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 22 Jul 2016 25,435 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2015 25,069 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 24,836 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 23,000 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 19,829 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 16,568 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 OSP is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 OSP, 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

How do I check the history of EA08 OSP?

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What year was EA08 OSP registered?

EA08 OSP is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is EA08 OSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA08 OSP shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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