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SH08 MXZ

2008 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

68,925 mi
Last recorded68,925 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH08 MXZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 68,925 miles

Both rear shocks knocking slightly

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2026 68,912 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Both rear shocks knocking slightly

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 57,946 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear-centre joint (may need both sections, may be able to sleeve the joint) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside rear tyre cracking badly on the outer sidewall and within the tread

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 49,839 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated link arm lower dust cover has small split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective ends split on blade (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both have slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 42,163 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 34,612 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 28,602 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 23,783 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 17,960 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 11,548 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 10,571 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 10,570 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 9,611 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both drop links twisted

exhaust brackets slightly corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2015 8,936 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

exhaust hanger corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2014 8,074 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Apr 2014 8,074 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front brake disc pitted/worn

Pass 15 Apr 2013 7,308 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 6,373 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 5,202 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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SH08 MXZ is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 MXZ, 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 MXZ registered?

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

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