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KV08 GUO

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,594 mi
Last recorded123,594 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 123,594 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Jan 2026 123,594 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Pipe burst during inspection (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 116,902 miles

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2025 116,902 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2024 109,844 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2024 109,844 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 102,258 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 92,223 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 92,177 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 83,848 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 83,848 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 75,023 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 60,082 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 42,258 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 22,102 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 19,163 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 17,871 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 15,063 miles

both front tyres wearing low and devoid of tread on inner edges

Fail 27 Feb 2012 10,972 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 10,972 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 6,605 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 GUO 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 71.4%.

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 KV08 GUO, 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 GUO registered?

KV08 GUO is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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