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PA53 TAY

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

39,199 mi
Last recorded39,199 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA53 TAY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 19 Feb 2026 39,199 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 34,884 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 32,821 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 31,836 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 30,314 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 29,023 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 27,832 miles

both front suspension top mounts have slight play.

Pass 19 Feb 2019 26,196 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 25,046 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 24,035 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 25 Feb 2016 21,353 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 17,787 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 14,483 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 12,535 miles

all four tyres starting to perish on outter edge

Pass 5 Mar 2012 10,344 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 7,805 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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PA53 TAY is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PA53 TAY, 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 PA53 TAY registered?

PA53 TAY is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 8 March 2008.

Is PA53 TAY safe to buy?

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