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MA08 TZG

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

19,569 mi
Last recorded19,569 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 TZG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 19,569 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 19,097 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2025 19,092 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 18,755 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly and offside rear (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 18,212 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 17,742 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake grabbing slightly both sides (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 22 Feb 2022 17,742 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake grabbing slightly both sides (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 17,373 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 16,946 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 16,149 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 15,375 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 14,529 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 13,899 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 10,968 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 10,010 miles

offside front tyre worn to zero on inner edge

Pass 25 Feb 2013 9,002 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 21 Mar 2012 7,919 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 7,546 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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MA08 TZG is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 MA08 TZG, 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 MA08 TZG registered?

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

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