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AM08 VRP

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

68,049 mi
Last recorded68,049 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 VRP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 68,049 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated also covered in sealant (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2025 68,049 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working intermittent (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated also covered in sealant (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 66,390 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel... It would appear the braking system requires either adjustment or repair...

Pass 1 Sep 2023 61,823 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 58,765 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))

Fail 2 Sep 2022 58,763 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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 1 Dec 2021 58,076 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 57,577 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 56,021 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 53,469 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 51,306 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 48,028 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 45,366 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 41,002 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 35,326 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 31,539 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 25,791 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 19,146 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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AM08 VRP is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver 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 AM08 VRP, 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 AM08 VRP registered?

AM08 VRP is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 25 April 2008.

Is AM08 VRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM08 VRP shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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