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KJ08 UGN

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

64,847 mi
Last recorded64,847 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ08 UGN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 64,847 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2025 64,843 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 59,536 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 51,048 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges and wall scuffed (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 43,063 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 37,724 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 37,530 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 37,530 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 37,320 miles

Offside Front Upper bearing worn

Fail 27 Jan 2020 37,320 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper bearing worn

Pass 9 Jan 2019 37,057 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 9 Jan 2019 37,057 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 36,569 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 36,561 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 165/60/14 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 34,085 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 30,333 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 26,455 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 22,411 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 18,431 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 16,880 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 12,911 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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KJ08 UGN is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 KJ08 UGN, 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 KJ08 UGN registered?

KJ08 UGN is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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The MOT history for KJ08 UGN shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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