2008 KIA Picanto 1.0L Petrol · PA55 AJB
2008 KIA Picanto (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 37,066 miles. MOT valid until 17 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 37,066 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
PA55 AJB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/04/2026
- 37,066 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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PA55 AJB Mileage History
- 19/04/202434,342 mi
- 21/04/202535,963 mi+1,621 mi
- 21/04/202535,966 mi+3 mi
- 20/04/202637,064 mi+1,098 mi
- 22/04/202637,066 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 1,358 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
PA55 AJB 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 (PA55 AJB) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 April 2026 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: Brakes (12 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”.
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