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MV08 THZ

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

64,668 mi
Last recorded64,668 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV08 THZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 21 Jan 2026 64,668 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting by axle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security by axle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 61,937 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section by flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jan 2025 61,937 miles

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section by flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 59,358 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 56,408 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 53,353 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 50,529 miles

Oil filter leaking

Fail 4 Jan 2021 50,526 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged reluctor ring (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil filter leaking

Pass 13 Jan 2020 47,317 miles

Exhaust brackets after broken

Offside Front Strut top has play in

Fail 13 Jan 2020 47,317 miles

Exhaust brackets after broken

Offside Front Strut top has play in

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 43,678 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 43,674 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 40,237 miles

Both strut tops have play in

Front pads are worn close to limit

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

Fail 22 Jan 2018 40,237 miles

Both strut tops have play in

Front pads are worn close to limit

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 36,819 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Jan 2017 36,819 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 32,956 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 29,232 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 29,232 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 24,929 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 21,031 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 16,936 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 12,557 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 12,557 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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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MV08 THZ is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MV08 THZ, 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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MV08 THZ is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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