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MW08 TZU

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

101,883 mi
Last recorded101,883 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 101,883 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 97,412 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated BIG END CLIP REQ (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TREADS CRACKING WITH AGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. BOTH LOWISH AND NOT LOCKING (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 92,522 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated BIG END CLIP SPITS GREASE (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 88,746 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2023 88,746 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 83,042 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 77,247 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 77,247 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 72,797 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 72,797 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 65,075 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 58,155 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficincy low.

Fail 23 Apr 2018 58,090 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing Stud snapped nut missing. (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficincy low.

Pass 25 Apr 2017 50,404 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 50,273 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 41,671 miles

Nearside Front tyre side wall damage

Offside Front tyre side wall damage

Pass 30 Mar 2015 33,307 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 26,486 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 22,493 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 16,057 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 10,283 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 TZU is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 TZU, 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 TZU registered?

MW08 TZU is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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