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MJ08 VCK

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,882 mi
Last recorded83,882 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 83,882 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2025 83,882 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2024 82,211 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 80,104 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 78,385 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 75,679 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 72,588 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 1 Oct 2020 72,588 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak middle and rear exhaust (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 69,436 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 65,957 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 65,934 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 60,875 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2016 56,769 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 51,851 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Oct 2014 42,970 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 42,970 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

exhaust braket broken on middle section

front tyres getting low on tread and worn on inner edges

Pass 18 Sep 2013 34,559 miles

both front tyre treads bald on inner edge.

Pass 8 Oct 2012 25,624 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 24,480 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 May 2011 17,881 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING LOW

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 VCK is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VCK, 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 VCK registered?

MJ08 VCK is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 15 May 2008.

Is MJ08 VCK safe to buy?

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