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FL08 FEF

2008 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

76,833 mi
Last recorded76,833 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2021 76,833 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top shock mount worn (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 30 Mar 2021 76,833 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust has slight leak near rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top shock mount worn (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 73,446 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective hanger detached from pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top shock mount worn (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust has slight leak near rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 65,838 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring cracked (1.6 (e))

Fail 7 Mar 2019 65,838 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring cracked (1.6 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 58,192 miles

Offside Rear exhaust bracket security

reserve travel on parking brake

Pass 8 Mar 2017 50,956 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 45,299 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 41,413 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 41,363 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 37,390 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside front tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Pass 21 Mar 2013 31,696 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 26,252 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 20,381 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 20,381 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 FEF is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 FEF, 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 FEF registered?

FL08 FEF is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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