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NC08 OZA

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,806 mi
Last recorded82,806 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC08 OZA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2026 82,806 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2025 76,692 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 73,700 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 71,441 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 69,426 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2022 69,424 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 66,820 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 66,352 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 64,144 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 62,065 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 60,523 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 59,235 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2016 59,234 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 52,592 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 45,499 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 38,567 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 30,796 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 22,218 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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NC08 OZA is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NC08 OZA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NC08 OZA registered?

NC08 OZA is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 13 July 2008.

Is NC08 OZA safe to buy?

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