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JE55 SKT

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

48,849 mi
Last recorded48,849 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJE55 SKT
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 48,849 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads look worn on limit or very close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Dec 2025 48,848 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads look worn on limit or very close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 44,976 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2023 40,755 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2023 40,755 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2023 34,996 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

Fail 3 May 2023 34,996 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Coolant leak ()

Pass 12 May 2022 34,928 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 30,867 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2021 30,863 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side slight effort (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Jul 2020 21,581 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 21,580 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 May 2019 13,853 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

o/s/r brake slightly weak

Pass 30 May 2018 9,204 miles

Offside Rear slight brake bind

Pass 16 May 2017 6,015 miles

Front o/s and n/s tyres perished on outer edge

Rear o/s and n/s tyres perished on outer edge.

Pass 13 May 2016 5,578 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 5,578 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2015 4,577 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 4,134 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 3,704 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 3,381 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 2,961 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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JE55 SKT is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 JE55 SKT, 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 JE55 SKT registered?

JE55 SKT is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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