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FP08 VUA

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,466 mi
Last recorded105,466 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP08 VUA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 105,466 miles

GENERAL UNDER BODY CORROSION

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 103,925 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 103,073 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 101,979 miles

Front Pipe rubber mountings missing, but exhaust still secure

Pass 7 Apr 2022 100,382 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2022 100,382 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 99,126 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2021 99,093 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2020 97,813 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 95,803 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 92,301 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 92,301 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 83,227 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 74,138 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2016 74,138 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 64,724 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 54,652 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 44,645 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 34,603 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 25,379 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 VUA is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VUA, 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 VUA registered?

FP08 VUA is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 25 April 2008.

Is FP08 VUA safe to buy?

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