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EA08 OTN

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

30,172 mi
Last recorded30,172 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 30,172 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front tyre small cracks around inner edge

Pass 17 Jun 2025 29,103 miles

engine bay covers and under body trays

Pass 20 Jun 2024 27,690 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2024 27,690 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 26,551 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 25,319 miles

engine bay covers

Pass 15 Jun 2021 24,412 miles

engine bay covers and under body trays

Fail 15 Jun 2021 24,412 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

engine bay covers and under body trays

Pass 27 May 2020 23,413 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2020 23,413 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 22,546 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 21,498 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 20,387 miles

both rear tyres have small cracks in sidewalls

hand brake only just passed test advise brake check asap

Fail 23 Jun 2017 20,386 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

both rear tyres have small cracks in sidewalls

hand brake only just passed test advise brake check asap

Pass 23 Jun 2016 19,533 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 18,443 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 17,216 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 15,478 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 12,912 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 10,229 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 OTN is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 OTN, 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 OTN registered?

EA08 OTN is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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