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PJ08 UXG

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

52,114 mi
Last recorded52,114 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ08 UXG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 52,114 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2026 51,112 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 47,427 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2025 47,427 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2024 43,397 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2024 43,397 miles

Emissions unable to be completed major leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box holed (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 39,802 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 39,802 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 36,702 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 36,702 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2021 36,132 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 34,120 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 31,496 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2019 31,495 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 29,547 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 27,089 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 27,086 miles

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

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when lights on stop lamps inop (1.2.1f)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 24,630 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 21,730 miles

odd tyre sizes on front to rear

Fail 25 Aug 2015 21,730 miles

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

odd tyre sizes on front to rear

Pass 23 Aug 2014 18,807 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Aug 2013 16,153 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2013 16,153 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2012 13,321 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Aug 2011 10,470 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 10,155 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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PJ08 UXG is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 PJ08 UXG, 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 PJ08 UXG registered?

PJ08 UXG is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 3 June 2008.

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The MOT history for PJ08 UXG shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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