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KV08 OTJ

2008 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

97,455 mi
Last recorded97,455 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV08 OTJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 97,455 miles

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 4 Feb 2025 91,219 miles

parking brake has little reserve travel

Fail 4 Feb 2025 91,219 miles

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

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 7 Feb 2024 84,584 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 77,466 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexible section deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust bracket broken away, front

long travel on parking brake lever

suspect front wheel bearing/transmission noise

Pass 11 Jan 2022 69,141 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust brackets corroded/broken away, front and centre

long travel on parking brake lever

Pass 6 Jan 2021 62,171 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jan 2021 62,171 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 54,995 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm and wearing on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 47,318 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 40,539 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 40,539 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 37,056 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 34,929 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 32,457 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 30,537 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 29,107 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 28,015 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 23,223 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 OTJ is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 OTJ, 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 OTJ registered?

KV08 OTJ is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 22 March 2008.

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