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MJ08 CKD

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

36,947 mi
Last recorded36,947 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 CKD
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 36,947 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 35,651 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 34,591 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 33,432 miles

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened BOTH upper mounts worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Mar 2023 33,429 miles

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

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

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened BOTH upper mounts worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 31,404 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL 4 hoses/unions/pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 30,203 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL 4 hoses/unions (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 29,322 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL 4 brake hoses/unions (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 28,122 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 26,953 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 26,076 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 26,042 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect BOTH (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front TYRE perishing

Offside Front TYRE perishing

Pass 10 Mar 2016 25,094 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 24,761 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 20,491 miles

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

o/s/r tyre cracking slightly on outer wall

Pass 17 Apr 2013 17,440 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 12,770 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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MJ08 CKD 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 88.2%.

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 MJ08 CKD, 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 MJ08 CKD registered?

MJ08 CKD is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 10 April 2008.

Is MJ08 CKD safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJ08 CKD shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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