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NL08 SXR

2008 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

104,581 mi
Last recorded104,581 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL08 SXR
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 104,581 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side and corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both side (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

sill rusted both side

surface corrosion under neath vehicle

Fail 7 Feb 2026 104,581 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side and corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both side (3.4 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

sill rusted both side

surface corrosion under neath vehicle

Pass 9 Jan 2024 102,285 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jan 2024 102,285 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2023 81,177 miles

Nearside Front wheel binding

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2023 81,177 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel binding

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 70,539 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 68,577 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 63,822 miles

Front wiper blades smearing slightly

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 60,473 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Slight oil leak from sump area

Pass 17 Mar 2017 56,185 miles

Offside front brake pipe corroded

Oil leak

Fail 17 Mar 2017 56,185 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake pipe corroded

Oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2016 50,213 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN TO THE LEGAL LIMIT

Offside front tyre worn to 3mm

Slight oil leak possibly from the oil filter

Pass 19 Mar 2015 45,037 miles

Nearside front tyre worn to 3mm

Offside front-rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Rear number plate slightly loose

Pass 17 Mar 2014 39,572 miles

Centre exhaust hangers broken off

Offside front wheel slightly damaged

Pass 19 Mar 2013 33,741 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear tyre side wall starting to perish

Offside rear tyre inner edge starting to wear

Pass 17 Mar 2012 28,513 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Mar 2011 22,561 miles

Nail in rear 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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NL08 SXR is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NL08 SXR, 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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NL08 SXR is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 21 March 2008.

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