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KT08 JRV

2008 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

58,020 mi
Last recorded58,020 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT08 JRV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 58,020 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 47,451 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective detached (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 7 May 2025 57,449 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective detached (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 56,449 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing DEEEP CRACKING ON THE EDGES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 55,059 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 53,703 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2021 52,020 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 49,980 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 45,842 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 42,309 miles

Central exhaust hanger broken, exhaust still secure

Fail 6 Jun 2018 42,283 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn play in top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central exhaust hanger broken, exhaust still secure

Pass 10 Jun 2017 38,796 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2017 38,796 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front both front tyre outer walls badly perished (STRONG ADVISE)

Nearside Rear outer tyre wall badly perished

Offside Rear has nail in tread area

Rear Both rear tyre valves cracking/perished

Pass 18 Jun 2016 33,771 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

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

Offside Front tyre deteriorated 165/60/14

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Jun 2015 30,232 miles

Nearside rear tyre is perishing

Fail 1 Jun 2015 30,232 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear tyre is perishing

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 27,187 miles

OSF tyre worn on side wall

Fail 6 Jun 2014 27,187 miles

OSF tyre worn on side wall

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 24,339 miles

Both rear tyres perishing slightly.

Pass 20 Jun 2012 20,166 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 15,799 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

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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KT08 JRV is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 KT08 JRV, 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 KT08 JRV registered?

KT08 JRV is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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