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FL08 DFX

2008 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

86,773 mi
Last recorded86,773 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 DFX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 86,773 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center to rear pipe bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to nearside rear brake cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to offside rear brake cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2025 83,854 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from brake cylinder to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 30 May 2025 83,850 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from brake cylinder to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 80,591 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 74,911 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2023 74,911 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 70,204 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2021 69,898 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 67,239 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2019 63,009 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front central exhaust bracket snapped at joint but exhaust system is still supported (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Dec 2019 63,008 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective Front central exhaust bracket snapped at joint but exhaust system is still supported (6.1.2 (a))

Front brake discs are corroded on inner faces but efficiency good

Pass 20 Dec 2018 60,104 miles

Nearside Front Outer Nail in tyre

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

Pass 29 Dec 2017 57,720 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2016 54,526 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2016 54,526 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 50,146 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 36,190 miles

both rear tyres perish/cracked

Fail 31 Dec 2014 36,190 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

both rear tyres perish/cracked

Pass 30 Dec 2013 24,745 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 17,031 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 8,734 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 6,443 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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FL08 DFX is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FL08 DFX, 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 FL08 DFX registered?

FL08 DFX is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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