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KU08 NKJ

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

58,532 mi
Last recorded58,532 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 58,532 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 55,019 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2024 55,019 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 51,437 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 47,621 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 43,779 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 40,282 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 37,161 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 37,158 miles

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

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2019 36,849 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 36,088 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 35,332 miles

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

both rear tyres perrished

Pass 22 Feb 2016 34,648 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 33,629 miles

both front tyres outer sidewalls perished/cracked replacements strongly advised

nearside wiper split

Pass 10 Feb 2014 32,366 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 30,765 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 28,995 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 23,910 miles

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

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 NKJ is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 KU08 NKJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KU08 NKJ?

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What year was KU08 NKJ registered?

KU08 NKJ is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is KU08 NKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU08 NKJ shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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