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RO08 ZLU

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

40,441 mi
Last recorded40,441 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 40,441 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 39,775 miles

Front Inner Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 38,993 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2024 38,980 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 38,257 miles

Exhaust mounting defective mount on the front and mid section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 37,335 miles

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust bracket on the front and middle silencer have snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 35,902 miles

Exhaust mounting defective brackets on the front pipe and centre pipe have snapped off (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Feb 2021 35,875 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective brackets on the front pipe and centre pipe have snapped off (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 34,300 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 32,022 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 30,622 miles

Exhaust centre supports corroded

Rear tyres perishing

Pass 25 Jan 2017 28,399 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 26,925 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

Pass 18 Feb 2015 24,835 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 22,025 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 19,858 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 17,939 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 14,753 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 ZLU is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver 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 RO08 ZLU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RO08 ZLU registered?

RO08 ZLU is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is RO08 ZLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO08 ZLU 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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