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RE08 UVB

2008 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

81,499 mi
Last recorded81,499 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 UVB
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 81,499 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2025 81,477 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 May 2024 78,274 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 29 May 2024 78,274 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 73,662 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 31 May 2023 73,659 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 31 May 2022 70,213 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 69,591 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 66,719 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 66,717 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2020 63,005 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 58,928 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

mot test performed on a wet vehicle underside

Pass 14 May 2018 55,890 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 53,635 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit minor cracks also present in the side wall (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 May 2017 53,635 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit minor cracks also present in the side wall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 53,554 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 52,977 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 48,512 miles

rear tyres starting to perish on side walls

Pass 16 Dec 2014 43,882 miles

rear tyres jist starting to perish outer walls

Pass 10 Dec 2013 36,958 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 32,503 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 30,246 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 23,807 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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RE08 UVB is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 RE08 UVB, 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 RE08 UVB registered?

RE08 UVB is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 23 April 2008.

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