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KM08 NXU

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

37,802 mi
Last recorded37,802 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM08 NXU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 37,802 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2024 36,850 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 35,366 miles

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 13 Dec 2022 33,871 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 32,784 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Dec 2021 32,784 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 30,969 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 28,497 miles

Both front tyres inner edges worn

Pass 13 Dec 2018 25,695 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 25,693 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 22,347 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 18,755 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 16,062 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 12,564 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 9,266 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 6,051 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 4,140 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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KM08 NXU is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver 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 KM08 NXU, 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 KM08 NXU registered?

KM08 NXU is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 18 April 2008.

Is KM08 NXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM08 NXU 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.

Does KM08 NXU have outstanding finance?

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