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PK08 JUO

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

96,215 mi
Last recorded96,215 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK08 JUO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 96,215 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 92,800 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all four front and rear offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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 (5.2.3 (e))

signs of general surface rust/corrosion to underbody sills and components

tested in wet conditions

Pass 11 Dec 2023 79,313 miles

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

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

General Under Body Corrosion Rear

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2023 79,313 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

General Under Body Corrosion Rear

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 67,032 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 63,446 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 57,896 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 52,147 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 46,119 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 40,319 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint. (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded metal brake pipe to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded metal brake pipe to hose. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear binding slightly.

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear metal brake pipes to and from hoses. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 34,610 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 29,481 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 23,836 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2014 23,836 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 18,405 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 17,187 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 17,187 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 14,455 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 11,905 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)

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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PK08 JUO is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 PK08 JUO, 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 PK08 JUO registered?

PK08 JUO is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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