KIA PICANTO GK08ULP has 20 MOTs

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This 2008 KIA PICANTO has Passed 16 MOTs and Failed 4 times since 2011

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 66,854 miles 3 months ago on Tuesday 10th February 2026 at 11:07.

The current MOT will expire in 10 months on Monday 1st March 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 1 year on Saturday 1st May 2027.

GK08ULP MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED1ST MARCH 202766,854 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
PASSED18TH FEBRUARY 20251ST MARCH 202663,320 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED26TH FEBRUARY 20241ST MARCH 202559,345 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Flexi Pipe By Mounting (6.1.2 (a))
FAILED26TH FEBRUARY 202459,345 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Flexi Pipe By Mounting (6.1.2 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Exhaust Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
PASSED23RD FEBRUARY 20231ST MARCH 202455,474 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED21ST FEBRUARY 20221ST MARCH 202352,793 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material All (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED22ND FEBRUARY 20211ST MARCH 202251,839 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Exhaust Mounting Defective (6.1.2 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Slight Play In Both Front Strut Top Mountings
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
FAILED22ND FEBRUARY 202151,839 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Exhaust Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Exhaust Mounting Defective (6.1.2 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Slight Play In Both Front Strut Top Mountings
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
PASSED17TH FEBRUARY 20201ST MARCH 202151,025 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Valve Stem Slightly Damaged (5.2.3 (j))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Valve Stem Slightly Damaged (5.2.3 (j))
PASSED22ND FEBRUARY 20191ST MARCH 202050,234 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Slight Play In N/s & O/s Front Shock Absorber Upper Attachments
  2. ADVISORY - Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Both Rear (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - All Tyres Have Perishing
FAILED22ND FEBRUARY 201950,234 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively Both Front N/s & O/s (3.4 (b) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Brake Hose Excessively Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Slight Play In N/s & O/s Front Shock Absorber Upper Attachments
  4. ADVISORY - Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Both Rear (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - All Tyres Have Perishing
PASSED19TH FEBRUARY 20181ST MARCH 201948,714 MI
PASSED18TH FEBRUARY 20171ST MARCH 201846,859 MI
PASSED24TH FEBRUARY 20161ST MARCH 201743,804 MI
PASSED24TH FEBRUARY 20151ST MARCH 201640,691 MI
PASSED24TH FEBRUARY 20141ST MARCH 201537,211 MI
FAILED24TH FEBRUARY 201437,211 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
PASSED20TH FEBRUARY 20131ST MARCH 201432,775 MI
PASSED27TH FEBRUARY 20121ST MARCH 201327,821 MI
PASSED25TH FEBRUARY 20111ST MARCH 201222,025 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

GK08ULP Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 80% | MOT Failure Rate: 20%

GK08ULP MOT Comments

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GK08ULP Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 66,854 miles | Average yearly mileage: 3,714 miles

GK08ULP FAQs

This Kia Picanto with registration GK08ULP was manufactured on Saturday 1st March 2008 so it is currently 18 years old. Its colour is Black and it has a 1.1 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 66,854 miles, so this Kia has travelled an average of 3,714 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 20 MOTs on record for this Kia Picanto beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2011. We can see 4 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means GK08ULP has a 80% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Kia Picanto has had 26 Advisories, 1 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 4 Major, 0 Dangerous and 0 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Kia Picanto is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 1 year on Saturday 1st May 2027 .

Does GK08ULP have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Sunday 26th April 2026 GK08ULP does have an active MOT. Read more

Is GK08ULP Taxed?

Yes, as of Sunday 26th April 2026 GK08ULP does have Tax. Read more

When does GK08ULP Tax expire?

The current Tax for GK08ULP will expire in 1 year on Saturday 1st May 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does GK08ULP MOT expire?

The current MOT for GK08ULP will expire in 10 months on Monday 1st March 2027. Read more

When did GK08ULP have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for GK08ULP was on Tuesday 10th February 2026 at 11:07. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has GK08ULP Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 20 MOTs on record for GK08ULP we can see 16 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has GK08ULP Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 20 MOTs on record for GK08ULP we can see 4 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 80% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is GK08ULP?

GK08ULP is registered as a 2008 Kia Picanto. Read more

How many miles has GK08ULP done?

The odometer reading for GK08ULP at the last MOT in February 2026 was 66,854 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 3,714 miles per year. Read more

How old is GK08ULP?

The vehicle GK08ULP was manufactured in 2008 so it is currently 18 years old. It was first registered on Saturday 1st March 2008. Read more

What colour is GK08ULP?

The official colour of GK08ULP is recorded as Black. Read more

What engine does GK08ULP have?

GK08ULP has a 1.1 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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