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KV08 VWP

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

76,252 mi
Last recorded76,252 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV08 VWP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 76,252 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Mar 2026 76,252 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to major leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

coolant low

Pass 24 Mar 2025 72,302 miles

Offside 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 (6.1.2 (a))

Surface corrosion to underbody and suspension components

Pass 15 Mar 2024 70,534 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section to rear box joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

front subframe corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2024 70,527 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

front subframe corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2023 68,909 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre Tread Low

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 6 Mar 2023 68,904 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre Tread Low

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 67,193 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2022 67,193 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 66,490 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 66,490 miles

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

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

Rear Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position cannot be opened (6.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 66,398 miles

Central stop lamp inoperative.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit 165.60.14

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit 165.60.14

Pass 24 Sep 2018 65,175 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2018 65,175 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 65,142 miles

Front brake discs appear in poor condition

Fail 22 Sep 2017 65,127 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low prs (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low prs (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front brake discs appear in poor condition

Pass 27 Sep 2016 64,953 miles

Centre exhaust joint to rear box touching heat shield & blowing slightly

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

Offside wiper blade starting to smear

Fail 27 Sep 2016 64,953 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre exhaust joint to rear box touching heat shield & blowing slightly

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

Offside wiper blade starting to smear

Pass 9 Sep 2015 55,541 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

child seats fitted

items removed

oil leak

Fail 7 Sep 2015 55,455 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165/60/14 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

child seats fitted

items removed

oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2014 39,333 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 27 Sep 2013 25,580 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Parking brake low effort

Oil leak

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 25,580 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Parking brake low effort

Oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2012 14,821 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Fail 26 Sep 2012 14,821 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2011 6,886 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 6,054 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 VWP is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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

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