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MM08 EWC

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

63,706 mi
Last recorded63,706 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM08 EWC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 63,706 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2026 63,706 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to rear exhaust pipe connection leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear connection pipe leaking (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 60,800 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2025 60,758 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 57,511 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2024 57,495 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front 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 Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 165/60/14 cuts on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front track rod end dust cover badly perished

advise oil leak on engine

Pass 16 Mar 2023 54,334 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut on outer sidewall 165/60/14

Fail 16 Mar 2023 54,334 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre cut on outer sidewall 165/60/14

Pass 22 Mar 2022 51,325 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2022 51,324 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 47,375 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 47,374 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rack gaiter insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

advise o/s/r tyre tread worn down to 2mm 165/60/14

Pass 25 Mar 2020 43,915 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

both rear tyres perishing slightly

Fail 25 Mar 2020 43,914 miles

Exhaust system insecure mounting corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

both rear tyres perishing slightly

Pass 10 Apr 2019 40,254 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2019 40,238 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 36,179 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing out from the inner edge and it's in bad condition (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit has crack and perish (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak further investigation need it ()

Pass 24 Mar 2017 31,860 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 15 Apr 2016 26,144 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 24,243 miles

some wear to front tyres on inner edges

Fail 10 Jun 2015 24,243 miles

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

some wear to front tyres on inner edges

Pass 9 May 2014 20,858 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 20,858 miles

Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2013 16,687 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 13,417 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 9,868 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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MM08 EWC is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MM08 EWC, 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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MM08 EWC is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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