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MA08 GJO

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

99,148 mi
Last recorded99,148 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 GJO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 99,148 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2025 97,773 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 94,655 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Aug 2023 89,533 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 83,838 miles

exhaust corroding

Pass 6 Sep 2021 76,093 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 68,353 miles

all tyres perishing

Pass 26 Sep 2019 62,998 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 57,244 miles

exhaust corroded

slight lift in o/s/f top shocker mounting

Pass 26 Sep 2017 52,097 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 47,069 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 39,458 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 34,145 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 28,007 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 23,712 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 22,029 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 22,029 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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MA08 GJO is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 MA08 GJO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MA08 GJO registered?

MA08 GJO is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is MA08 GJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA08 GJO shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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