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MM08 NUU

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

46,865 mi
Last recorded46,865 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM08 NUU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 46,865 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2026 46,865 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 46,402 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 45,801 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

reverse light not working

Pass 9 Aug 2022 44,903 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear metal brake pipe at offside rear chassis above axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 42,785 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear metal brake pipe at chassis in front of rear spring (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Jun 2021 42,778 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner and outer tread edges splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner and outer tread edges splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear metal brake pipe at chassis in front of rear spring (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jun 2020 41,276 miles

Both front tyres are 4 years old

Nearside Rear Tyre is 5 years old

Offside Rear Tyre is 12 years old

Pass 10 Jul 2019 40,040 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 38,617 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 37,796 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 34,917 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 34,917 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit punctured also (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Jun 2015 31,677 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2015 31,677 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 28,864 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 25,480 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jun 2012 21,907 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jun 2011 18,515 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 NUU is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MM08 NUU, 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 MM08 NUU registered?

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

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