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AF08 TLN

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

46,135 mi
Last recorded46,135 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 TLN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 46,135 miles

general underside corrosion

Pass 22 Aug 2024 40,556 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Aug 2024 40,429 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 32,655 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 31,733 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 30,077 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 29,169 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 28,121 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 25,050 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 22,826 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2017 18,544 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 16,203 miles

Rear tyres cracking and perishing on sidewalls

Pass 11 Feb 2015 14,068 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

various exhaust mounts corroded / broken off

Pass 13 Feb 2014 12,710 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 11,757 miles

both rear tyres n/s and o/s are cracking on the walls near rims

Fail 12 Feb 2013 11,757 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres n/s and o/s are cracking on the walls near rims

Pass 23 Feb 2012 10,890 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 9,453 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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AF08 TLN is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AF08 TLN, 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 AF08 TLN registered?

AF08 TLN is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is AF08 TLN safe to buy?

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