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AC08 XCA

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

55,490 mi
Last recorded55,490 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 XCA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 55,490 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2025 55,490 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 52,360 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 49,457 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 48,540 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 47,000 miles

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

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

front exhaust bracket weld broken, system still secure but straining flexi pipe

Pass 9 Oct 2020 45,665 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 40,147 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 35,269 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2018 35,269 miles

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

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

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

low oil

Pass 17 Oct 2017 31,511 miles

rear wiper blade falling apart

Fail 16 Oct 2017 31,476 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall cracked 165/60-14 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall cracked (4.1.D.1b)

rear wiper blade falling apart

Pass 18 Oct 2016 24,994 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2015 15,408 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 5,321 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 4,486 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 4,044 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 3,612 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 XCA is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XCA, 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 XCA registered?

AC08 XCA is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is AC08 XCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC08 XCA shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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