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ML08 BWU

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

27,571 mi
Last recorded27,571 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML08 BWU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 27,571 miles

Front shocker top mounts slight play

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front and middle sections of exhaust has hangers broken

Pass 31 May 2025 26,526 miles

Front and centre exhaust mountings defective

Nearside Rear parking brake has low effort

Pass 1 Jun 2024 25,389 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective Corroded and detached (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective Corroded and detached (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair binding for 2/3rds of rotation then free for other 3rd (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Has run on flat damage to sidewall and is perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Jun 2024 25,389 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective Corroded and detached (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective Corroded and detached (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair binding for 2/3rds of rotation then free for other 3rd (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Has run on flat damage to sidewall and is perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jun 2023 24,260 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 22,934 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2022 22,934 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 21,545 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 20,626 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 20,626 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 18,974 miles

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 7 Apr 2018 17,073 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 15,426 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 13,487 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 11,677 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 11,677 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 11,601 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 11,023 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 11,023 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 9,734 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 7,638 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

naer side front tyre side wall excessivly weathered

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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ML08 BWU is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc 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 ML08 BWU, 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 ML08 BWU registered?

ML08 BWU is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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