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FE08 RRX

2008 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

67,737 mi
Last recorded67,737 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 RRX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2024 67,737 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 23 Sep 2023 65,232 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt O/S N/S (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Parking brake requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S N/s front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 63,401 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 57,616 miles

service brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the brake system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 19 Sep 2020 53,021 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

service brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 22 Jul 2019 51,201 miles

parking brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 24 Jul 2018 150,127 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 49,337 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 49,337 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component inappropriately repaired contact refitted (3.4.4)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 44,119 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 35,783 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 35,783 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 30,914 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 24,857 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 24,857 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 21,386 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 15,530 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?

Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.

77.1%
Pass Rate
3,997
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
229,767
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,453
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 28,710
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,450
position lamp(s) not working 19,223
parking brake recording little or no effort 18,423
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FE08 RRX is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2008 Kia Picanto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 47,101 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Picanto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 41,453 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FE08 RRX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Picanto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Kia Picanto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FE08 RRX registered?

FE08 RRX is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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