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EX08 XGB

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

57,307 mi
Last recorded57,307 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 XGB
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 57,307 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2026 57,277 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point/suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2026 57,152 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear beam axle corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2025 55,348 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 53,357 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 52,162 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front wheel is binding slightly

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 50,013 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 47,520 miles

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

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

Offside Front Top mount bush worn

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 45,538 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2019 42,032 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 38,712 miles

Front brake pads low

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 28 Feb 2017 35,555 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 35,555 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Central Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 32,832 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 29,948 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 26,151 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

n\s back plate is rubbing the disc lightly

Pass 15 Mar 2013 22,057 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear wiper is perished.

Pass 29 Mar 2012 18,144 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 18,144 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 15,082 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 12,985 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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EX08 XGB is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 EX08 XGB, 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 EX08 XGB registered?

EX08 XGB is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is EX08 XGB safe to buy?

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