2008 KIA Picanto 1.1L Petrol · GL08 KSN
2008 KIA Picanto (1.1L, petrol). First registered 30 May 2008. Recorded mileage 159,031 miles. MOT expired on 22 Dec 2024.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Dec 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,031 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GL08 KSN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/11/2023
- 159,031 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GL08 KSN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Kia Picanto (GL08 KSN) between December 2021 and November 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 November 2023 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 (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
GL08 KSN Mileage History
- 11/12/2021140,631 mi
- 16/12/2022151,886 mi+11,255 mi
- 17/12/2022151,886 mi
- 30/11/2023159,031 mi+7,145 mi
- 30/11/2023159,031 mi
Average of roughly 9,345 miles per year across 5 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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