2008 KIA Picanto 1.1L Petrol · KU08 KKR
2008 KIA Picanto (1.1L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 123,331 miles. MOT expired on 05 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,331 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KU08 KKR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/09/2025
- 123,331 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KU08 KKR 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 (KU08 KKR) between November 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 September 2025 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: Steering (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g)”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) ”.
KU08 KKR Mileage History
- 29/11/2023109,324 mi
- 04/10/2024115,991 mi+6,667 mi
- 07/10/2024115,993 mi+2 mi
- 07/10/2024115,993 mi
- 23/09/2025123,331 mi+7,338 mi
Average of roughly 7,705 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Kia Picanto (Gen 1)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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