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GL08 MVW

2008 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

76,199 mi
Last recorded76,199 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 MVW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 76,199 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 72,161 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2025 72,156 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 68,251 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2024 68,251 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 66,001 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 63,050 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 63,050 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 60,081 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2019 58,022 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2019 58,022 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2018 55,079 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 55,079 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 54,226 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 44,847 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 40,763 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 35,284 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 35,284 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 24,610 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 18,739 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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GL08 MVW is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GL08 MVW, 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 GL08 MVW registered?

GL08 MVW is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 23 July 2008.

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