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KL08 NKN

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

59,511 mi
Last recorded59,511 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL08 NKN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 28 Feb 2025 59,511 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 57,431 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 56,028 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 54,867 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 53,015 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust mount corroded but not affecting performance. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 50,894 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 48,894 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 46,271 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 43,973 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge on 2mm and bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge bald tyre on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 41,151 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 37,472 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 34,621 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 30,049 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 24,959 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 18,530 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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KL08 NKN is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 KL08 NKN, 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 KL08 NKN registered?

KL08 NKN is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is KL08 NKN safe to buy?

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