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GK08 XJV

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

69,061 mi
Last recorded69,061 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK08 XJV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 69,061 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 66,458 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 63,619 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 59,873 miles

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

slight travel on handbraqke

Pass 3 Feb 2021 57,350 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 56,418 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 56,418 miles

Central Lower Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 53,880 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 51,679 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 49,501 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 45,195 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2015 40,498 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 36,051 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 31,379 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 26,240 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 22,628 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 22,628 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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GK08 XJV is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc 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 GK08 XJV, 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 GK08 XJV registered?

GK08 XJV is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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