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MW08 KUG

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

35,222 mi
Last recorded35,222 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 35,222 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2025 33,985 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 32,306 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2024 32,304 miles

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 May 2023 31,469 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 30,184 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 28,149 miles
Fail 24 May 2021 28,149 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective noisey (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords low tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords weak limits (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective weak (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 27,364 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 27,364 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2019 25,666 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 23,230 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 20,990 miles

Central Rear mounting weak

Pass 23 May 2016 19,050 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 17,301 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 14,452 miles

o/s front tyre tread depth on limits

Pass 22 May 2013 11,856 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 10,257 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 8,226 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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MW08 KUG is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 MW08 KUG, 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 MW08 KUG registered?

MW08 KUG is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 11 June 2008.

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