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FH08 VSY

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

23,428 mi
Last recorded23,428 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH08 VSY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 23,428 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outersills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 22,933 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 22,113 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2024 22,113 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 21,306 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 20,597 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 19,745 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 17,982 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 17,394 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 15,984 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 14,669 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 12,644 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 10,638 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 9,362 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 8,048 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 6,550 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 4,618 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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FH08 VSY is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver 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 FH08 VSY, 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 FH08 VSY registered?

FH08 VSY is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 July 2008.

Is FH08 VSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH08 VSY 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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