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FL08 GRK

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

31,846 mi
Last recorded31,846 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 GRK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 31,846 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 31,502 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2025 31,502 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 30,719 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 29,901 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 28,879 miles

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 18 Jan 2021 27,428 miles

front tyres worn close to legal limit

o/s/r handbrake performance low

Pass 17 Jan 2020 26,667 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm and bald on edges (165/60/14) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm and bald on edges (165/60/14) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear parking brake effort low

Pass 17 Jan 2019 24,949 miles

Front tyres worn on inner/outer edges 165/60/14

Pass 23 Jan 2018 22,915 miles

Both front tyres wearing their edges.

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Pass 12 Jan 2017 20,815 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 18,299 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 15,450 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 12,063 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 8,320 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 8,320 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 4,906 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 4,734 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 4,029 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 GRK is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 GRK, 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 GRK registered?

FL08 GRK is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is FL08 GRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL08 GRK shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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