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KM08 UXW

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

76,977 mi
Last recorded76,977 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 76,977 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2026 76,977 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 74,923 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 73,001 miles

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

child seat fitted n/s rear.

Pass 14 Feb 2023 71,002 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 68,792 miles

Exhaust mounting bracket broken at centre section.

N/S/F McPherson strut top bearing/bush assembly worn.

O/S/F Brake binding.

O/S/R Road wheel damaged on the inner edge.

VIN Plate damaged.

Windscreen damaged.

Pass 11 Dec 2019 57,788 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

centre/rear exhaust support broken

Fail 11 Dec 2019 57,785 miles

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative stuck on (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

centre/rear exhaust support broken

Pass 2 Jul 2018 53,762 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front tyre has age related deterioration on the sidewalls

Nearside Rear clear light lens has some damage

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

Offside Front strut top mounting rubber has slight movement when the vehicle is raised on a jack

Offside Front tyre has age related deterioration on the sidewalls

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 52,825 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre exhaust bracket broken/corroded but system still adequately supported

nearside rear light unit lens cracked/damaged

Pass 12 Mar 2016 49,490 miles

Windscreen damaged.

Pass 5 Mar 2015 47,175 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 42,612 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 38,339 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 Mar 2013 38,324 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 33,427 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 26,812 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)

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 UXW is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 UXW, 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 UXW registered?

KM08 UXW is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 15 April 2008.

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