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SH08 KLV

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,992 mi
Last recorded74,992 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH08 KLV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 74,992 miles

under seal applied under the vehicle

Pass 2 Dec 2024 72,905 miles

under seal applied

Pass 11 Dec 2023 70,612 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

vehicle under seal heavily

Pass 17 Nov 2022 64,127 miles

Engine covers/Under-trays fitted

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside and Offside (5.3.2 (b))

Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

Vehicle is Heavily Under-sealed.

Pass 17 Nov 2021 54,687 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 54,687 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 52,284 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perished & 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perished & 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 47,492 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60/14 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60/14 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Nov 2019 47,492 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60/14 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60/14 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 46,377 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 45,742 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 45,126 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 May 2017 45,126 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 40,930 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 35,760 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 30,316 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 25,100 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2012 19,398 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2012 19,395 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Apr 2011 13,480 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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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SH08 KLV is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SH08 KLV, 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 SH08 KLV registered?

SH08 KLV is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 17 April 2008.

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