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PJ08 VUT

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

66,909 mi
Last recorded66,909 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ08 VUT
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 66,909 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2025 66,891 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 63,165 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear pipe/box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Nov 2024 63,165 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear pipe/box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 58,807 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 54,654 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge of tyre tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 49,915 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2021 49,915 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 43,174 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 37,366 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2019 37,336 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust system insecure front and mid hangers insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 34,518 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jul 2019 34,513 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2018 30,311 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 25,845 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 25,845 miles

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 25,119 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 24,323 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 23,259 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 20,924 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 11,378 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 4,095 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 VUT is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VUT, 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 VUT registered?

PJ08 VUT is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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