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NY08 CVO

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

88,962 mi
Last recorded88,962 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY08 CVO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2025 88,962 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

exhaust flange corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2024 86,498 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 84,187 miles

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

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))

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

both rear shock absorber corroded

both rear springs corroded

centre and rear exhaust flanges corroded

nearside and offside outer sill corroded

nsf suspension arm corroded

nsr and osr inner sill corroded

nsr and osr wheel arches corroded

osf brake slight bind

osf suspension arm corroded

rear axle corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2023 84,187 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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))

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

both rear shock absorber corroded

both rear springs corroded

centre and rear exhaust flanges corroded

nearside and offside outer sill corroded

nsf suspension arm corroded

nsr and osr inner sill corroded

nsr and osr wheel arches corroded

osf brake slight bind

osf suspension arm corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2020 83,846 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2020 83,846 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 78,688 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 71,513 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2018 71,513 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 65,735 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

exhaust mountings broken off x2.

Fail 5 Jun 2017 65,735 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

exhaust mountings broken off x2.

Pass 15 Jun 2016 61,048 miles

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

Offside Front wheel tight to turn

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

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

exhaust mountings broken off x2.

Pass 10 Jun 2015 53,600 miles

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

exhaust mountings broken off x2.

Pass 19 Jun 2014 49,180 miles

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

exhaust mountings broken off.

Pass 20 Jun 2013 40,076 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 34,333 miles

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

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

exhaust bracket broken off.

Pass 22 Jun 2011 26,381 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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NY08 CVO is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 NY08 CVO, 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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NY08 CVO is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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