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EJ08 CAV

2008 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

71,045 mi
Last recorded71,045 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 CAV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 71,045 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 66,159 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer edge has cuts / cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 59,132 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 55,219 miles

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

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

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

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

center stop light not working

Fail 7 Nov 2022 55,215 miles

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Top mount / Bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

center stop light not working

Pass 10 Nov 2021 52,247 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 48,727 miles

Central stop lamp not connected

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

Pass 14 May 2019 43,945 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 40,719 miles

front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 4 May 2017 38,190 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 May 2016 34,839 miles

Front brake pads appear low

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 20 May 2015 31,622 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 May 2014 29,222 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 25,694 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 23,012 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 23,012 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 13 May 2011 19,110 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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EJ08 CAV 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 EJ08 CAV, 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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EJ08 CAV is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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