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KE08 AEA

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,327 mi
Last recorded84,327 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE08 AEA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 84,327 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2026 84,327 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 82,097 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 79,306 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 76,332 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2023 76,332 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 73,153 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 70,708 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 69,034 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 64,855 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 59,973 miles

Unable to fully inspect brakes through wheels and tyres

Pass 1 Apr 2017 53,883 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 46,755 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 41,735 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2015 41,735 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

the front exhaust mount is broken

the o/s/f tyre outer sidewall is damaged ( x 2)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 37,243 miles

Exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Jun 2013 33,295 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 33,295 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both centre brackets corroded and disconnected from the exhaust system, however the exhaust system is NOT likely to drop of the vehicle

Pass 16 Jul 2012 29,191 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 23,478 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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KE08 AEA is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black 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 KE08 AEA, 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 KE08 AEA registered?

KE08 AEA is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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