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SK08 ONT

2008 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

70,952 mi
Last recorded70,952 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK08 ONT
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 70,952 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2025 70,950 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2025 70,813 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength beam axle mount inner sill and wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength beam axle mount inner sill and wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 65,648 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 4 Jun 2024 65,646 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 60,836 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Jun 2023 60,835 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Jun 2022 55,136 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2022 55,134 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 49,442 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 49,442 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 45,688 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 45,687 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 40,512 miles

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm + worn on edges + starting to perish

Fail 7 Jun 2019 40,512 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working hi level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm + worn on edges + starting to perish

Pass 15 Jun 2018 33,822 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2018 33,820 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 26,939 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 20,177 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 14,066 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 10,186 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front exhaust mount broken

Pass 1 Mar 2014 9,663 miles

All tyres perrished.

Front exhaust support badly corroded.

Offside front trackrod end boot in poor condition.

Pass 5 Mar 2013 8,852 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 7,864 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 5,720 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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SK08 ONT is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 SK08 ONT, 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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SK08 ONT is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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