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KJ08 UGS

2008 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

27,543 mi
Last recorded27,543 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ08 UGS
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 27,543 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2026 27,541 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 27,476 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Dec 2024 27,469 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 27,303 miles

Exhaust bracket broken

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

General underbody corrosion

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 27,210 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 26,864 miles

Exhaust bracket broken

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 26,801 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 26,159 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 24,603 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 22,848 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 20,729 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 18,391 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 15,938 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 13,448 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 11,232 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 8,674 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 UGS is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 UGS, 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 UGS registered?

KJ08 UGS is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 August 2008.

Is KJ08 UGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for KJ08 UGS shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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