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FP08 VUD

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

82,338 mi
Last recorded82,338 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 82,338 miles

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2025 79,249 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

rear screen wiper blade split

reversing lamp not working

Fail 23 Jun 2025 79,249 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

no oil on dip stick

rear screen wiper blade split

reversing lamp not working

Pass 8 May 2024 75,930 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

o/s/f seatbelt slow to retract

slight wear in o/s/f strut top mounting

Fail 8 May 2024 75,930 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

no oil on dip stick

o/s/f seatbelt slow to retract

slight wear in o/s/f strut top mounting

Pass 9 May 2023 72,696 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

wear in both front strut top mountings

Fail 4 May 2023 72,696 miles

Direction indicator not working all right side (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative all (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

wear in both front strut top mountings

Pass 13 Dec 2021 70,717 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 70,717 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust has major leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure middle pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 66,857 miles

o/s/f suspension arm rear mounting bush splitting

Fail 9 Nov 2020 66,857 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

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

both front tyres worn heavily on inner edges

no oil on dip stick

o/s/f suspension arm rear mounting bush splitting

Pass 30 Apr 2019 60,410 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

both front to rear brake pipes corroding

exhaust front mounting bracket broken away from exhaust

no oil on dip stick

Pass 26 Apr 2018 56,189 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine oil appears contaminated

o/s/f brake pads wearing slightly low

slight bind on both front brakes

slight corrosion to both front to rear brake pipes

Pass 3 May 2017 52,049 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 52,049 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

rear wiper blade split and washer fluid in poor condition (jelly)

Pass 3 May 2016 47,608 miles

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

Offside Front worn on inner edge but centre of the tyre 4mm

Pass 29 Apr 2015 43,221 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 38,249 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 38,249 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 30,038 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2013 30,038 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 25,201 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Apr 2012 25,165 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 28 Apr 2011 19,928 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 19,928 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 VUD is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VUD, 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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FP08 VUD is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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