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KV08 VWH

2008 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,103 mi
Last recorded51,103 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 51,103 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

n/s/f strut top mount worn

osf strut top mount worn

Pass 19 Nov 2024 48,743 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule pipe (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule pipe (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front upper suspension mountings have some wear

Pass 24 Nov 2023 44,722 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper mounting has slight wear (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear inner sill under vehicle has slight surface corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2023 44,722 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper mounting has slight wear (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear inner sill under vehicle has slight surface corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 43,103 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 41,426 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear metal brake pipe has slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

front exhaust section has some deterioration

Pass 10 Dec 2020 37,922 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 37,818 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner and outer tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner and outer tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread to the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 34,763 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 33,565 miles

centre stop light not working

Pass 18 Mar 2017 31,553 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 29,306 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2016 29,306 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2015 26,229 miles

both front upper suspension bush/bearings mountings have slight wear

o/s/f tyre wearing on the inner edge

Fail 12 Apr 2014 21,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 21,962 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 18,909 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2012 15,027 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

o/s/f tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 6 Apr 2012 15,027 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 29 Apr 2011 11,862 miles

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

rear brakes have slight imbalance

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 VWH is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VWH, 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 VWH registered?

KV08 VWH is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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