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MJ08 VOD

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

47,664 mi
Last recorded47,664 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 47,664 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 38,740 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 35,366 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 32,442 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 30,113 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 28,737 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 26,594 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 26,594 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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 23,516 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 10 Aug 2017 22,658 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 21,776 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 19,304 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 16,924 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 14,879 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 12,637 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 10,449 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 9,739 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 VOD 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 MJ08 VOD, 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 VOD registered?

MJ08 VOD is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 June 2008.

Is MJ08 VOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJ08 VOD 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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