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GL08 WBO

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

39,279 mi
Last recorded39,279 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 WBO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 39,279 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 37,196 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2024 37,191 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2023 34,777 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 31,169 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2022 31,169 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 27,021 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 22,488 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 17,293 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 17,293 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 11,465 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked in outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Sep 2018 11,465 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on outer t read and outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked in outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 10,819 miles

Nearside Front inner edge worn outer side wall perished and cracked in tread

Nearside Tyre outer side wall perished

Pass 4 Jan 2017 9,118 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 6,051 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 5,369 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 4,662 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 3,927 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 3,132 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 2,367 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 WBO is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GL08 WBO, 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 WBO registered?

GL08 WBO is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 25 June 2008.

Is GL08 WBO safe to buy?

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