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NK08 JWF

2008 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

114,115 mi
Last recorded114,115 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK08 JWF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 114,115 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2024 97,746 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2024 97,723 miles

Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2023 80,454 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 62,403 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 51,517 miles

All brake pipes covered in grease

Rear wiper defective

Suspension components corroded but not excessively

Pass 20 May 2019 28,111 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2018 10,896 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 6,906 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside rear from hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 6,531 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 6,169 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 5,760 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 5,213 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 4,536 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 3,771 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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NK08 JWF is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 NK08 JWF, 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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NK08 JWF is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 15 May 2008.

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