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FP08 VTY

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

106,202 mi
Last recorded106,202 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 106,202 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2025 106,202 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 97,228 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))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 87,724 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))

Fail 2 Aug 2023 87,708 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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 19 Jul 2022 79,335 miles

slight damage to screen outside swept area

Pass 20 Jul 2021 71,243 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 71,234 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 71,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 69,787 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 69,786 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 67,446 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 67,446 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 66,133 miles

both rear tyres perished

Fail 14 Jul 2016 66,133 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 4 Jul 2015 55,701 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 46,408 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 18 Jul 2014 46,406 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 43,178 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 35,117 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 32,182 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 6 Apr 2011 23,727 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 VTY is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FP08 VTY, 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 VTY registered?

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

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