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KV08 OTM

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

83,087 mi
Last recorded83,087 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 83,087 miles

Offside Front play in top mount

Pass 25 Jan 2024 82,683 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 82,533 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 82,110 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 80,726 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 77,966 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 73,044 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

Fail 22 Feb 2019 73,044 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 19 Feb 2018 67,461 miles

Rear tyre tread low

Fail 19 Feb 2018 67,460 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear tyre tread low

Pass 22 Feb 2017 61,385 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 61,382 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 56,248 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 50,580 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear wiper split

wipers smear

Pass 20 Feb 2014 44,176 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres are perished

Fail 20 Feb 2014 44,176 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both rear tyres are perished

Pass 18 Mar 2013 39,175 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 22 Feb 2012 33,909 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 26,814 miles

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

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 OTM is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 KV08 OTM, 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 OTM registered?

KV08 OTM is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is KV08 OTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV08 OTM shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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