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FG08 SUU

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

57,155 mi
Last recorded57,155 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 SUU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 57,155 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear nearside door panel damaged but no holes or sharp exposed edges present

Pass 21 Jun 2025 56,903 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear nearside door panel damaged but no holes or sharp exposed edges present

Pass 7 Jun 2024 56,541 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear nearside door panel damaged but no holes or sharp exposed edges present

Fail 7 Jun 2024 56,540 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear nearside door panel damaged but no holes or sharp exposed edges present

Pass 27 May 2023 55,113 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

rear nearside door panel damaged but no holes or sharp exposed edges present

Pass 28 May 2022 54,237 miles

rear nearside door panel damaged but no holes or sharp exposed edges present

Pass 12 Jun 2021 53,394 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2021 53,394 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure front exhaust pipe support bracket corroded and insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2020 52,678 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside rear door damaged but no sharp exposed edges present

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 51,660 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 49,866 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 49,266 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 48,774 miles

front offside and nearside wiper blades deteriorating slightly

tail gate wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 13 Jun 2015 48,298 miles

tail gate wiper blade deteriorating

Pass 14 Jun 2014 47,763 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 47,353 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 46,428 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 33,871 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 SUU is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SUU, 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 SUU registered?

FG08 SUU is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 13 June 2008.

Is FG08 SUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG08 SUU shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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