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KM08 OVC

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

19,158 mi
Last recorded19,158 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM08 OVC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 19,158 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2023 15,708 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 12,301 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 Jan 2022 10,860 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 9,684 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 9,325 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 8,867 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 8,246 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 7,458 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 6,926 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 6,538 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 6,309 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 6,309 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 5,727 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 5,191 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 4,400 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 OVC is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 OVC, 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 KM08 OVC registered?

KM08 OVC is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 14 April 2008.

Is KM08 OVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM08 OVC shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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