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EO08 ZXC

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

46,290 mi
Last recorded46,290 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO08 ZXC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 46,290 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 44,943 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 43,556 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 40,711 miles

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))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 37,443 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 34,053 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2021 34,035 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 31,211 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 29,081 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 26,753 miles

Offside Rear tyre wall slightly perished

Pass 4 Mar 2017 25,173 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 23,865 miles

Both front outer brake pads and disc not fully inspected because is coverd

Pass 14 Mar 2015 22,398 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 20,799 miles

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

off side seal damaged

Pass 20 Apr 2013 19,675 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 18,720 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 17,607 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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EO08 ZXC is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 EO08 ZXC, 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

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What year was EO08 ZXC registered?

EO08 ZXC is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 22 March 2008.

Is EO08 ZXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO08 ZXC shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EO08 ZXC have outstanding finance?

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