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FL08 JVC

2008 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

65,831 mi
Last recorded65,831 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2020 65,831 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Sep 2020 65,830 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 53,310 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2019 53,310 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre unrepairable ()

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 40,021 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 39,253 miles

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 34,916 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2017 34,854 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 32,065 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked and perished

Offside Rear tyre cracked and perished

Fail 15 Jul 2016 32,065 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked and perished

Offside Rear tyre cracked and perished

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 13 Jul 2015 28,206 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 28,206 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 23,761 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 23,761 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 20,439 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2012 17,173 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 17,173 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 13,646 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 JVC is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 JVC, 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 JVC registered?

FL08 JVC is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 15 March 2008.

Is FL08 JVC safe to buy?

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