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FP08 VTV

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

61,432 mi
Last recorded61,432 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP08 VTV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 61,432 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyres worn inner edge

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 52,453 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 41,092 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 31,499 miles

Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2023 31,462 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 30,887 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 30,451 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 29,448 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 29,448 miles

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative wont turn off (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated has a small pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 29,055 miles

Offside Front Inner CV gaiter starting to leak grease, small pin hole

Pass 7 Dec 2017 28,340 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 27,569 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 26,769 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear both tyres showing age cracks

Pass 16 Dec 2014 25,813 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 24,362 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 22,680 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 31 Dec 2011 21,058 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2011 21,058 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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FP08 VTV is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 FP08 VTV, 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 FP08 VTV registered?

FP08 VTV is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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