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2008 KIA PICANTO
General Information
- Registration GL08KSF
- Manufacturer KIA
- Model PICANTO
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1086cc
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- Expires 18 Dec 2026
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19 Dec 2025
Pass
Mileage: 118,564 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
17 Dec 2025
Fail
Mileage: 118,550 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
29 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 117,076 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
30 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 115,866 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear fog light switch sticks on at times
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive Oil sump rusted (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Headlamp plastic glass scratched
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Top suspension mounting slight movement
- Offside Front Lower body trim insecure
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Top suspension mounting slight movement
- Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
30 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 115,866 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Top suspension mounting slight movement
- Rear fog light switch sticks on at times
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive Oil sump rusted (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Headlamp plastic glass scratched
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Lower body trim insecure
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Top suspension mounting slight movement
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
6 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 105,595 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
1 Dec 2022
Fail
Mileage: 105,587 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
24 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 94,947 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
16 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 84,004 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2021 25 Jun 202616 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 83,996 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
24 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 55,185 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
24 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 55,182 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
5 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 37,216 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
5 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 37,216 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
3 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 35,294 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- exhaust corroded and mounting bracket broken
- child seat n/s/r
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
3 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 35,294 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- exhaust corroded and mounting bracket broken
- child seat n/s/r
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
23 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 32,117 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- front exhaust bracket detached
- n/s/r tyre 2.mm
3 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 30,227 MI
25 Jun 20263 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 30,227 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jun 2016 25 Jun 20261 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 24,876 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2015 25 Jun 20261 May 2014
Fail
Mileage: 24,875 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
2 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 18,562 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2014 25 Jun 20261 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 18,562 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Battery insecure (1.9.1)
- Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
29 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 13,434 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2013 25 Jun 20261 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 2,744 MI
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GL08KSF was registered on 2008-05-30
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