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EX08 XGG

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,369 mi
Last recorded53,369 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 XGG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 53,369 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated partially seized (3.1 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

underside and components have age related corrosion

Fail 24 Oct 2025 53,368 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated partially seized (3.1 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

underside and components have age related corrosion

Pass 25 Sep 2024 38,598 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2024 38,579 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 32,416 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 27,127 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2022 27,127 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2015 22,908 miles

damage to nsf tyre

Pass 2 Jun 2014 18,496 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 15,587 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 18 Feb 2012 13,521 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 10,139 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 XGG is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 EX08 XGG, 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 XGG registered?

EX08 XGG is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 4 March 2008.

Is EX08 XGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX08 XGG shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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