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MJ08 CKN

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

170,387 mi
Last recorded170,387 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 CKN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 170,387 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 163,833 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2023 154,181 miles

Nearside Front Cv boot split

Pass 26 Nov 2022 141,560 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 131,450 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 128,557 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 123,295 miles

slight grease leak from n/s outer c/v gaiter

Fail 20 Nov 2019 123,295 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

slight grease leak from n/s outer c/v gaiter

Pass 19 Nov 2018 111,585 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2018 111,584 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 93,691 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2016 82,345 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 10 Jul 2015 68,953 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 68,953 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 56,477 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 46,882 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 34,617 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Jun 2012 34,616 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 24,961 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 24,961 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 24,961 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 CKN is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 CKN, 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 CKN registered?

MJ08 CKN is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 2 July 2008.

Is MJ08 CKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJ08 CKN shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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