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EJ08 SZF

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,783 mi
Last recorded100,783 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 SZF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 100,783 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2026 100,783 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm and worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 95,559 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2025 95,559 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 90,338 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2024 90,338 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 87,510 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 82,096 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 78,839 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 74,083 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 69,644 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 64,687 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 59,811 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 54,211 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 43,608 miles

centre exhaust mounting bracket broken

Fail 8 Nov 2014 43,528 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

centre exhaust mounting bracket broken

Pass 22 Nov 2013 39,888 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

centre exhaust bracket broken

Fail 22 Nov 2013 39,888 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 12 Oct 2012 33,077 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 May 2011 31,088 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 SZF 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 75%.

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 SZF, 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 EJ08 SZF registered?

EJ08 SZF is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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