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MV08 TKC

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

75,861 mi
Last recorded75,861 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV08 TKC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 75,861 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2025 75,861 miles

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

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

Stop lamp(s) not working Nearside & Offside (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 72,991 miles

Front Both suspension top mounts have slight play

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 9 Sep 2024 72,991 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Both suspension top mounts have slight play

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 70,184 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH FRONT TOP MOUNTS (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH FRONT (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 66,690 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 65,179 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 63,215 miles

Nearside Rear hand brake sticking

Pass 7 Mar 2020 61,458 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 56,408 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 51,353 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 46,515 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 41,569 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 36,969 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 31,132 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 26,636 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 21,300 miles

front exhaust clamp starting to work loose

Pass 12 Mar 2011 16,273 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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MV08 TKC is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 MV08 TKC, 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 MV08 TKC registered?

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

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