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FP08 VTW

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2025
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,504 mi
Last recorded38,504 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 8 Apr 2024 38,504 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 36,216 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 34,302 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 32,103 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2020 30,840 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 28,606 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 26,217 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/60/14 @ 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/60/14 @ 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 23,983 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 21,817 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 19,558 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 17,398 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 15,133 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 12,725 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 10,234 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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FP08 VTW is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 FP08 VTW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FP08 VTW registered?

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

Is FP08 VTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP08 VTW shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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