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FG08 RNZ

2008 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,856 mi
Last recorded94,856 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 RNZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2022 94,856 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 94,856 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 85,095 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2021 85,095 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 74,424 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 74,365 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 67,508 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 8 Apr 2019 67,508 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 63,016 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 61,124 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 52,701 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Oct 2015 46,051 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 46,051 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2014 35,511 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 35,511 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 31,654 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 26,994 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 20,837 miles

slight knocking noise from steering rack area at different postions of steering wheel

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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FG08 RNZ is a 2008 Kia Picanto in White with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FG08 RNZ, 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 FG08 RNZ registered?

FG08 RNZ is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 16 April 2008.

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