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WM08 JXU

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

134,284 mi
Last recorded134,284 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM08 JXU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 134,284 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 131,364 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 127,102 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 126,397 miles

High level stop light not working

Nearside front tyre worn very close to limit, perished

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside front tyre worn, perished

Oil leak

Rear number plate deteriorated

Rear tyres perished

Pass 29 Dec 2021 121,960 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front wiper split

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 115,737 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 115,074 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 107,468 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear sealing joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front top strut mounting has slight movement.

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

Fail 26 Jul 2018 107,468 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear sealing joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front top strut mounting has slight movement.

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

Pass 28 Jul 2017 99,150 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 86,404 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 77,595 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 68,589 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 59,971 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 48,874 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 37,004 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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WM08 JXU is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 WM08 JXU, 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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WM08 JXU is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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