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MW08 BVA

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

89,050 mi
Last recorded89,050 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW08 BVA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 89,050 miles

Front and rear subframes corroded / suspension components

Oil leak

Vehicle bodywork damaged

Fail 5 Sep 2025 89,016 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Front and rear subframes corroded / suspension components

Oil leak

Vehicle bodywork damaged

Pass 5 Oct 2024 87,604 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency slightly weak / nearside and offside rear

Sump and subframe corroded

Vehicle body work damaged

Fail 5 Oct 2024 87,604 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency slightly weak / nearside and offside rear

Sump and subframe corroded

Vehicle body work damaged

Pass 14 Oct 2023 86,079 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer face perishing / Nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Sump corroded / Front subframe corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2023 86,079 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer face perishing / Nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Sump corroded / Front subframe corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2022 84,560 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre tread damage and cracking Outer wall cracking and chips (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Oct 2022 84,560 miles

Emissions not tested Oil level too high risk of engine damage as revving required (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high Bulb locking spring broken inside bulb will not stay secure / Bulb in burning filament and wiring (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre tread damage and cracking Outer wall cracking and chips (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil level too high above limit

Pass 23 Sep 2021 81,566 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 78,196 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 74,668 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 70,562 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 70,502 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 65,725 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 61,691 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 57,760 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

o/s hand brake poor

Pass 27 May 2015 56,379 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 52,337 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 52,337 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 44,416 miles

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

Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 35,846 miles

Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2011 31,627 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 31,624 miles

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

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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MW08 BVA is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 MW08 BVA, 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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MW08 BVA is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 17 June 2008.

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