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KS08 WGD

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

55,528 mi
Last recorded55,528 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS08 WGD
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 55,528 miles

Centre exhaust bracket is broken but the exhaust is still supported

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2026 55,528 miles

Centre exhaust bracket is broken but the exhaust is still supported

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 53,302 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2025 53,301 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 May 2024 49,629 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 49,158 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2023 49,158 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 45,980 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2021 40,987 miles

o/s washer jet req attention

Fail 16 Apr 2021 40,820 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/70/13 75t riken (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Apr 2020 36,612 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 12 Apr 2019 30,145 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 30,145 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/70/13 75t (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2018 23,470 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 18,941 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 17,514 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 16,342 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 20 May 2014 14,851 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 13,200 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2013 13,200 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 11,078 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 8,526 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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KS08 WGD is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KS08 WGD, 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 KS08 WGD registered?

KS08 WGD is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 May 2008.

Is KS08 WGD safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS08 WGD shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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