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KM08 OVH

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

39,328 mi
Last recorded39,328 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 39,328 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2026 39,327 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust system insecure front and middle mountings broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 38,659 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 37,387 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2024 37,387 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 35,715 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 33,838 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 32,013 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 30,563 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 28,973 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 27,450 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 23,672 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 21,938 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 20,132 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 19,659 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 17,522 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 14,873 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 14,873 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 11,608 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 OVH is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 OVH, 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 OVH registered?

KM08 OVH is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is KM08 OVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM08 OVH shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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