2008 KIA Picanto 1.1L Petrol · KS08 OSJ
2008 KIA Picanto (1.1L, petrol). First registered 30 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 61,502 miles. MOT valid until 09 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 61,502 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
KS08 OSJ Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/03/2026
- 61,502 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (22 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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KS08 OSJ Mileage History
- 19/07/201128,573 mi
- 19/07/201128,573 mi
- 02/04/201232,493 mi+3,920 mi
- 18/04/201335,671 mi+3,178 mi
- 15/04/201439,078 mi+3,407 mi
- 25/03/201542,060 mi+2,982 mi
- 25/03/201542,060 mi
- 30/03/201644,536 mi+2,476 mi
- 31/03/201746,459 mi+1,923 mi
- 20/03/201848,898 mi+2,439 mi
- 19/03/201951,164 mi+2,266 mi
- 18/03/202054,005 mi+2,841 mi
- 10/03/202154,379 mi+374 mi
- 04/03/202255,472 mi+1,093 mi
- 04/03/202255,472 mi
- 07/03/202356,806 mi+1,334 mi
- 08/03/202458,295 mi+1,489 mi
- 05/03/202559,655 mi+1,360 mi
- 04/03/202661,502 mi+1,847 mi
- 04/03/202661,502 mi
Average of roughly 2,251 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
KS08 OSJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Kia Picanto (KS08 OSJ) between July 2011 and March 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 04 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (22 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Windscreen (12 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 57 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: “Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural ”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
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