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MT08 XSY

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,673 mi
Last recorded58,673 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT08 XSY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 58,673 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front and middle section mounting points are heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2026 58,673 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front and middle section mounting points are heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 58,533 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2024 58,533 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 53,725 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 53,434 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 52,466 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and centre (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 50,177 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2018 50,175 miles

Exhaust system insecure middle bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 47,879 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 44,713 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 40,348 miles

Centre exhaust mounting weld broken but exhaust still adequately supported

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 36,876 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 36,765 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 33,539 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 33,524 miles

middle exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 7 May 2013 30,824 miles

middle exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 21 May 2012 24,971 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 24 May 2011 19,877 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 May 2011 19,877 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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MT08 XSY 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 75%.

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 MT08 XSY, 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 MT08 XSY registered?

MT08 XSY is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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