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WL08 JDX

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

74,065 mi
Last recorded74,065 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL08 JDX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 74,065 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated nail in tyre (5.2.3 (l))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 64,966 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 57,537 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 49,154 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

clutch bite high/none testable

Fail 12 Sep 2022 49,127 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front and rear exhaust brackets very weak

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

clutch bite high/none testable

Pass 14 Sep 2021 42,399 miles

Central exhaust support weak

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear park brake low reading/effort just met 16%

Oil leak, but not excessive ON LIMIT/SUGGEST CHECK OIL FILTER/PRESSURE SWITCH AREAS (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 36,257 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear park brake low reading

clutch heavy/none testable

Pass 10 Sep 2019 28,882 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear brake slight binding

Fail 9 Sep 2019 28,882 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear brake slight binding

Offside Rear parking brake not locking

Pass 14 Sep 2018 20,809 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 13,403 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 May 2016 12,539 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 11,667 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 10,738 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 9,522 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 21 May 2012 8,453 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 7,620 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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WL08 JDX is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver 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 WL08 JDX, 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

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What year was WL08 JDX registered?

WL08 JDX is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 23 May 2008.

Is WL08 JDX safe to buy?

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