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FH08 VTG

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,803 mi
Last recorded73,803 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH08 VTG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 73,803 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 68,382 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex deteriorated. (6.1.2 (a))

Outer sill covers fitted making inspection difficult.

Pass 23 Jan 2024 63,510 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 58,777 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general age related corrosion to underneath of vehicle.

Fail 17 Jan 2023 58,702 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged (1.6 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 53,828 miles

Central exhaust mount has had temporary repair.

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (1.6 (e))

Nearside handbrake performance poor.

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

Rear number plate faded.

Fail 12 Jan 2022 53,818 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill area. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central exhaust mount has had temporary repair.

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (1.6 (e))

Nearside handbrake performance poor.

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

Rear number plate faded.

Pass 16 Dec 2020 50,888 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 44,981 miles

Central exhaust bracket broken.

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 37,756 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 35,469 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 35,469 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 32,713 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 27,835 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 23,459 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 19,178 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 14,455 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 12,556 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 VTG is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black 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 VTG, 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 VTG registered?

FH08 VTG is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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