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AC08 OPL

2008 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

51,923 mi
Last recorded51,923 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 51,923 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front and central (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush McPherson top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush McPherson top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 44,629 miles

Exhaust mounting defective All corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush McPherson strut mount (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush McPherson strut mount (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 36,368 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Slight lift in both sides front McPherson strut mountings

Pass 10 Jan 2023 31,695 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 28,204 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 25,611 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 24,056 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 20,506 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 20,064 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 19,319 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 18,247 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside side repeater has condensation in it

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

Fail 20 Apr 2016 18,241 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on both sidewalls

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear tyre cracking on both sidewalls

Offside side repeater has condensation in it

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

passenger wiper blade split

rear wiper blade split

Pass 15 Apr 2015 17,298 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nsf wiper blade split

rear wiper blade split

Pass 23 Apr 2014 15,090 miles

drivers wiper blade split

nearside front tyre low

offside front tyre low

Pass 19 Apr 2013 12,413 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nsf tyre cracked

Pass 23 Apr 2012 10,223 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 7,608 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 OPL is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 AC08 OPL, 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 OPL registered?

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

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