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KU08 NJY

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

54,697 mi
Last recorded54,697 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU08 NJY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 54,697 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Feb 2026 54,695 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 54,098 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 53,442 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 52,704 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 51,936 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 51,936 miles

Offside 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))

n/s/f tyre perished

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 17 Feb 2021 50,531 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 50,531 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 49,265 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 47,845 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 46,407 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 45,397 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 44,303 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 44,303 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 42,248 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Feb 2015 42,248 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 36,832 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Feb 2014 36,819 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Feb 2013 32,512 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

ns wiper is starting to split.

Pass 28 Feb 2013 32,512 miles

ns wiper is starting to split.

Pass 27 Feb 2012 27,919 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)

both rear tyres wearing on edge of tread

Pass 10 Mar 2011 23,710 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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KU08 NJY is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 KU08 NJY, 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 KU08 NJY registered?

KU08 NJY is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 3 March 2008.

Is KU08 NJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU08 NJY shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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