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FL08 EVM

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2025
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,307 mi
Last recorded81,307 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 EVM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 11 Aug 2024 81,307 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 74,618 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 65,366 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 55,370 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 49,788 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 43,135 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 34,114 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 32,190 miles

Centre exhaust mounting corroded

EML on

Front brake pads thin,front brake discs worn

Plastic shard in nearside rear tyre sidewall

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 28,634 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 21,427 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 14,421 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 8,084 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 7,722 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 5,933 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 3,852 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 EVM is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FL08 EVM, 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 EVM registered?

FL08 EVM is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 March 2008.

Is FL08 EVM safe to buy?

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