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JF08 AGF

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

51,103 mi
Last recorded51,103 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJF08 AGF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 51,103 miles

Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ball joints and all bushes worn slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under seal has been used to cover the lower parts of the vehicle

Fail 20 Sep 2025 51,095 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under sealed used to cover the chassis

Fail 14 Aug 2025 51,088 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (marked) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (Marked) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre damaged outer wall, DEEP cut

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

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

injectors damp

Pass 1 May 2024 49,298 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 May 2024 49,297 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front 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))

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2023 43,705 miles

Front underseal both sides

Rear subframe has underseal

Rear underseal both sides

Pass 20 Jun 2022 43,594 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 43,166 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak at front mounting (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged cracked on walls and in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged cracked on walls and in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 41,682 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 40,184 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 38,811 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 35,948 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 32,627 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 28,964 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 25,164 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 20,226 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 16,730 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 13,287 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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JF08 AGF is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 JF08 AGF, 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 JF08 AGF registered?

JF08 AGF is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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