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FH08 VTE

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

91,583 mi
Last recorded91,583 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 91,583 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2025 91,583 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 85,964 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 77,975 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Sep 2023 77,975 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened brake sticking on (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 72,653 miles

Front flexible exhaust joint slight deterioation

Nearside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & offside front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 71,543 miles

Front exhaust front flexi slight deterioation

Nearside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & offside slight pitting on edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 67,948 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 64,776 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 60,259 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 56,822 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit & offside front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 53,101 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 49,535 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 45,417 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 41,873 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 16 Jul 2012 35,434 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 27,810 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 27,810 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 VTE is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VTE, 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 VTE registered?

FH08 VTE is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is FH08 VTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH08 VTE shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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