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PV03 HOL

2008 Kia Picanto

Yellow Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

132,881 mi
Last recorded132,881 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPV03 HOL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 132,881 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2025 124,931 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 21 May 2024 117,148 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2023 107,272 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 99,532 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 91,081 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner cv boot weeping grease slightly

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

Fail 4 May 2021 91,081 miles

Fuel hose leaking filler neck to tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner cv boot weeping grease slightly

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

Pass 26 May 2020 87,676 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 84,794 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 79,333 miles

Nearside Front Damage to tyre sidewall is not considered excessive.

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage: ball joint dust cover twisted

Pass 20 Jun 2017 74,059 miles

Bonnet safety catch stiff and unreliable.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At flexi (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake binding slightly

Pass 17 Jun 2016 69,134 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 17 Jun 2016 69,134 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 60,821 miles

o/s/f drop link rubber boots twisted

Pass 30 May 2014 51,461 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 43,787 miles

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

small cut on n/s/f tyre

Pass 22 Jun 2012 36,088 miles

o/s hand brake peformance low

Pass 14 Jun 2011 27,261 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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PV03 HOL is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Yellow with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 PV03 HOL, 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 PV03 HOL registered?

PV03 HOL is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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