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RO08 CKX

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

135,952 mi
Last recorded135,952 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 CKX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 135,952 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2025 134,638 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective Also flexi deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2024 127,398 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil slight leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower bot ARB D-bush slight play

Central Front Upper few stone chip marks at windscreen

Central Rear Lower suspension elements corroded

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

Front Upper both shock absorber top mount slight play when vehicle raised.

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

Offside Rear wheel slight binding and hand brake need adjustment and free off.

Pass 29 Apr 2023 119,582 miles

Central Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Front Lower sub-frame corrosion

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Front few stone chip mars at windscreen

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged both (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear handbrake need adjusting

Fail 29 Apr 2023 119,582 miles

Central Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Front Lower sub-frame corrosion

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Front few stone chip mars at windscreen

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged both (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged both (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear handbrake need adjusting

Pass 23 Apr 2022 112,389 miles

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

Front both front wheels slight binding when rotated by hand

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear handbrake performance lower

Pass 23 Apr 2021 105,503 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken

front exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Jun 2020 99,416 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Jun 2020 99,416 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Caliper /hose ... (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 82,512 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 82,511 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 63,190 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 48,765 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 34,891 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 30,838 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 30,838 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2014 27,332 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 23,705 miles

offside wiper blade poor performance

Pass 13 Feb 2012 20,255 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 20,089 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 17,572 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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RO08 CKX is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 RO08 CKX, 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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RO08 CKX is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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