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RE08 UVG

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

62,187 mi
Last recorded62,187 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 UVG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 62,187 miles

Front unable to view brake pads

Pass 15 May 2025 59,553 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 57,324 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 54,947 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 52,889 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 51,104 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 51,104 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2020 49,408 miles

unable to view front brake pads

Pass 30 May 2019 48,776 miles

Front unable to view brake pads

Pass 22 May 2018 47,457 miles

Front unable to view brake pads

Fail 22 May 2018 47,457 miles

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

Front unable to view brake pads

Pass 24 May 2017 45,731 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2016 43,758 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2015 38,777 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 34,083 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 28,432 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 23,345 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)

Pass 19 May 2011 17,983 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 UVG is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black 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 RE08 UVG, 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 UVG registered?

RE08 UVG is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 May 2008.

Is RE08 UVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE08 UVG shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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