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SA08 XED

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

73,442 mi
Last recorded73,442 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA08 XED
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 73,442 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 71,624 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 71,085 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Oct 2022 70,409 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 70,401 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2021 69,966 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2020 68,424 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 68,415 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 61,305 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 61,187 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed all tyres (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 57,001 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 57,000 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x 2 . (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Brakes imbalanced across an axle low 42% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 47,263 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 47,262 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 41,782 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 41,781 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2014 34,284 miles

Exhaust hanger missing but exhaust system still secure and supported

Fail 16 Apr 2014 34,284 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Exhaust hanger missing but exhaust system still secure and supported

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 29,564 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 24,883 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 21,540 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 21,540 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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SA08 XED is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SA08 XED, 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 SA08 XED registered?

SA08 XED is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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