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AC08 OPF

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,731 mi
Last recorded71,731 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 OPF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 71,731 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various steel (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Jul 2025 71,725 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various steel (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 62,850 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2024 62,848 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165/60r14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 55,518 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2023 55,516 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 47,460 miles

Offside Requirements only just met. It would appear that the Parking brake system requires adjustment or repair

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 43,507 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 42,042 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 36,996 miles

Exhaust mounting defective one front and one centre (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

passenger airbag has been deactivated

Fail 1 Apr 2019 36,986 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords bad cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective one front and one centre (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

park brake has little effort on nearside

passenger airbag has been deactivated

Pass 9 Apr 2018 32,090 miles

exhaust mount fractured but still well supported advise

Fail 9 Apr 2018 32,090 miles

Central Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

exhaust mount fractured but still well supported advise

Pass 6 Mar 2017 30,239 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 25,950 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 21,834 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 21,834 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 17,415 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 13,677 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 10,759 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 7,186 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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AC08 OPF is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AC08 OPF, 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 AC08 OPF registered?

AC08 OPF is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 17 April 2008.

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