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SB08 NDO

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

30,861 mi
Last recorded30,861 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2026 30,861 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2025 28,675 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting sill corroded (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axle and suspension has corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2025 28,675 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting sill corroded (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axle and suspension has corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 28,417 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jun 2023 28,416 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 24,167 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 21,520 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes before joining with flexi hoses at inner wheel arches (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2021 21,520 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear pipes going from flexi hose joins to wheel cylinders (1.1.11 (c))

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak lambda reading excessive, believed to be caused by exhaust gas leak at flexi section (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe, excessively corroded before joining with flexi hose at inner wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes before joining with flexi hoses at inner wheel arches (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded before joining with brake flexi hose at inner wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyres DOT codes 02/08

exhaust flexi section deteriorated

Pass 23 Jun 2020 20,670 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

advise both trackrod end grease covers worn

advise slight bind o/s/f brake

advise various metal brake pipes

Pass 20 Jun 2019 19,666 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 18,410 miles

advise both track rod end rubbers perished

Pass 23 Jun 2017 17,002 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 17,002 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 15,665 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 15,664 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 14,244 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 14,244 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 18 Jun 2014 13,365 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 13,365 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 12,272 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 12,272 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 10,545 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 8,494 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 NDO is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 NDO, 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 NDO is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 17 June 2008.

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