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FG08 SRY

2008 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

24,088 mi
Last recorded24,088 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 SRY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 24,088 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 23,216 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 May 2025 23,216 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive possible oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2024 22,395 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 21,584 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 21,170 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 20,237 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 19,606 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 18,425 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 17,071 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 15,476 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 13,729 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 11,931 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 10,346 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 9,027 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 8,285 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 7,565 miles

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 SRY is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 FG08 SRY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FG08 SRY registered?

FG08 SRY is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 12 May 2008.

Is FG08 SRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG08 SRY shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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