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RV08 OZE

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,685 mi
Last recorded48,685 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 OZE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 7 Feb 2026 48,685 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2025 43,344 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside Rear Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2024 40,513 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2023 38,569 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2022 36,664 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 34,478 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner and outer edge of the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge of the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 33,105 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm, worn on the inner and outer of the tread 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner and outer of the tread 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 29,339 miles

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 22 Feb 2018 23,731 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 17,611 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 14,396 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 13,347 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Feb 2014 12,167 miles

165/60/R14 75H

Pass 15 Feb 2013 10,561 miles

O/S Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Feb 2012 9,280 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 7,643 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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RV08 OZE is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RV08 OZE, 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 RV08 OZE registered?

RV08 OZE is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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