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AC08 OPG

2008 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

100,540 mi
Last recorded100,540 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 OPG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 100,540 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2025 100,535 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CAT (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 93,840 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 93,219 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2023 93,219 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 92,103 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 89,781 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2019 85,171 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 85,171 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 83,599 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 83,599 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Silencer (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 78,925 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 74,277 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2015 68,149 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 68,128 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 68,128 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 60,355 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2014 60,355 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 May 2013 49,560 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 49,558 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 39,374 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 8 Apr 2011 26,572 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 OPG is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 OPG, 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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AC08 OPG is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 7 May 2008.

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