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KV08 GUG

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

49,348 mi
Last recorded49,348 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV08 GUG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 49,348 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 48,577 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 42,910 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2024 42,910 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear wiper defective

Pass 5 Aug 2023 40,647 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 37,666 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

parking brake efficiency slightly low .

Fail 19 Aug 2022 37,666 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

parking brake efficiency slightly low .

Pass 7 Aug 2021 35,079 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 33,918 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective n/s + o/s front wiper blades (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 31,036 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective n/s + o/s front (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 31,036 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective n/s + o/s front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 28,626 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 27,259 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 27,257 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 24,999 miles

both rear tyres cracked in tread

child seat fitted

Fail 17 Mar 2016 24,999 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner worn (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear tyres cracked in tread

child seat fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2015 21,481 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 16,529 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 15,438 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 13,801 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 7,932 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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KV08 GUG is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black 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 KV08 GUG, 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 KV08 GUG registered?

KV08 GUG is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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