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RV08 VKA

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

64,037 mi
Last recorded64,037 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 64,037 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2025 62,719 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 61,028 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 59,326 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 59,326 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure Box /pipe cracked. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 57,700 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tail box. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Aug 2022 57,700 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tail box. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 56,102 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 55,208 miles

tyres starting to crack

Pass 2 Sep 2019 53,273 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 49,934 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 45,992 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 44,116 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 43,154 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 41,845 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front exhaust mount has a minor crack

Fail 11 Apr 2014 33,685 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 33,685 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 28,130 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 24,387 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 18,028 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 VKA is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 VKA, 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 RV08 VKA registered?

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

Is RV08 VKA safe to buy?

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