2008 KIA Picanto 1.0L Petrol · EX08 XFW
2008 KIA Picanto (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 76,422 miles. MOT expired on 30 May 2018. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 May 2018
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,422 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EX08 XFW Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/05/2017
- 76,422 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EX08 XFW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Kia Picanto (EX08 XFW) between February 2011 and May 2017.
The record contains 7 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 May 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)”; “Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)”; “Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment top mount (2.5.A.1c)”.
EX08 XFW Mileage History
- 26/02/201115,358 mi
- 29/05/201223,919 mi+8,561 mi
- 24/05/201334,419 mi+10,500 mi
- 28/05/201445,652 mi+11,233 mi
- 30/05/201554,818 mi+9,166 mi
- 30/05/201554,818 mi
- 31/05/201663,458 mi+8,640 mi
- 26/05/201776,419 mi+12,961 mi
- 26/05/201776,422 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 9,777 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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