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MV08 TLF

2008 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,861 mi
Last recorded77,861 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV08 TLF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 77,861 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2025 65,603 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2025 65,603 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 May 2025 65,578 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn TOP MOUNT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL X2 HOLES (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

BODY REPAIRS COVERED IN UNDERSEAL O/S/R SILL N/S/R INNER ARCH

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Feb 2025 65,159 miles

Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn TOP MOUNTING BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER WHEEL ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO FLEXI HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER AND OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired OUTER SILL FILLED WITH BODY FILLER AND FIBREGLASS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working CENTRE (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 55,571 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 51,486 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front top mount slight play (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working top lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 44,673 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2021 44,673 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam n/s/f (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 40,779 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 39,470 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 35,211 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 34,228 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 32,429 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 30,201 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 28,968 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 25,036 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 21,082 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 17,221 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 12,666 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 TLF is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TLF, 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 TLF is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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