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MW08 KUT

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

107,080 mi
Last recorded107,080 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW08 KUT
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2024 107,080 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 105,362 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Outer Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides, size 165 65 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear wiper worn

Fail 28 Nov 2023 105,362 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Outer Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides, size 165 65 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear wiper worn

Pass 22 Nov 2022 98,402 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 89,739 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 89,739 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 85,648 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 81,715 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 77,759 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2018 77,758 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 74,267 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 69,644 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

oil filler cap missing

Fail 25 Nov 2016 69,644 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

oil filler cap missing

Pass 30 Nov 2015 65,399 miles

oil leak

Fail 30 Nov 2015 65,399 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2014 61,101 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 49,544 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

engine oil level low

upper stop lamp not working

Fail 30 Nov 2013 49,544 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

engine oil level low

upper stop lamp not working

Pass 9 Jun 2012 34,894 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

airbag light on dash

Fail 6 Jun 2012 34,801 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

airbag light on dash

Pass 3 Jun 2011 22,995 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 22,994 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 KUT is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KUT, 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 KUT is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 5 June 2008.

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