2008 KIA Picanto 1.1L Petrol · SX08 CTO
2008 KIA Picanto (1.1L, petrol). First registered 27 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 54,079 miles. MOT valid until 26 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Inverness
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 54,079 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SX08 CTO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/08/2026
- 54,079 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SX08 CTO 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 (SX08 CTO) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 August 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 (11 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Steering (2 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: “Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust centre section (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust backbox (6.1.2 (a))”; “Emissions unable to be completed various exhaust leaks (8.2.1.2 (d))”.
SX08 CTO Mileage History
- 23/08/202450,104 mi
- 23/08/202450,104 mi
- 25/08/202551,959 mi+1,855 mi
- 26/08/202654,079 mi+2,120 mi
- 28/08/202654,079 mi
Average of roughly 1,975 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: 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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