2008 KIA Picanto 1.1L Petrol · SH08 KYX
2008 KIA Picanto (1.1L, petrol). First registered 17 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 59,386 miles. MOT expired on 14 Sept 2023.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Sept 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 59,386 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SH08 KYX Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/09/2022
- 59,386 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SH08 KYX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Kia Picanto (SH08 KYX) between September 2022 and September 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 September 2022 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 (9 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))”; “Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
SH08 KYX Mileage History
- 13/09/202259,348 mi
- 14/09/202259,383 mi+35 mi
- 16/09/202259,386 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 4,367 miles per year across 3 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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