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SB08 EKE

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

47,236 mi
Last recorded47,236 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB08 EKE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 47,236 miles

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

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 22 Aug 2025 47,236 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases multiple exhaust leaks (6.1.2 (a))

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

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 31 Jul 2024 44,713 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate Air bag light (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 31 Jul 2024 44,713 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate Air bag light (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 36,413 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2023 36,413 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 28,656 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both nearside and offside rear and front to rear pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Jun 2022 28,656 miles

Emissions not tested Due to excessive exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexy section. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both nearside and offside rear and front to rear pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 23,449 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 23,232 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2020 23,232 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 22,758 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 22,457 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 21,710 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 20,938 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 20,938 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 20,316 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 19,691 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 17,708 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 17,708 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 13,041 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 8,508 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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SB08 EKE is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SB08 EKE, 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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SB08 EKE is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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