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RO08 ZKT

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,458 mi
Last recorded99,458 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2025 99,458 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction MIL not working (8.2.1.2 (h))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction MIL status is on see emissions print for details (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible damaged excessively (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure brackets broken, bumper and wing has accident damage also (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi deteriorated/blowing and multiple blows on the system (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount has play (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front headlight brackets partially broken

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount has play (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 88,032 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2024 88,032 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Sep 2024 87,981 miles

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

Offside Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 82,424 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2023 82,424 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Position lamp not working Both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 65,520 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

centre exhaust bracket deteriorated

Pass 24 Sep 2021 54,957 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 49,822 miles

centre exhaust mounting bracket broken

Pass 23 Sep 2019 45,244 miles

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

exhaust mounting brackets deteriorated

Fail 17 Sep 2019 45,143 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

exhaust mounting brackets deteriorated

Pass 17 Sep 2018 35,340 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

bonnet release cable stiff doesn't return back to original position

central exhaust mount broken

h/brake had little reserve travel

Pass 3 Oct 2017 27,671 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Feb 2017 26,273 miles

Offside Front tyre some cracking on outer side wall.

mid to rear exhaust mount broken.

some oil around sump.

some travel on handbrake.

Pass 12 Feb 2016 23,997 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 23,997 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 21,586 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 19,660 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front wipers split.but still clearing.

Pass 21 Feb 2013 15,808 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Two forward facing child seats fitted in rear using both rear adult belts.

Pass 27 Mar 2012 12,295 miles

Small oil leak from sump gasket.

Suggest tyre rotation and track.

Pass 28 Mar 2011 8,594 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 ZKT 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 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZKT, 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 ZKT is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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