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WK08 ZRX

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

41,586 mi
Last recorded41,586 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK08 ZRX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 41,586 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 38,928 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 37,437 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 36,116 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 34,509 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 33,005 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 31,308 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 29,426 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 27,214 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 27,214 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 26,480 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 24,972 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 23,427 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 23,427 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 21,740 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 19,790 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 17,782 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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WK08 ZRX is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 WK08 ZRX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WK08 ZRX?

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What year was WK08 ZRX registered?

WK08 ZRX is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 March 2008.

Is WK08 ZRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WK08 ZRX shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WK08 ZRX have outstanding finance?

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