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FT08 KWO

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

30,851 mi
Last recorded30,851 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT08 KWO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 30,851 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2025 30,850 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 27,270 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 23,246 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 17,795 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

under body covered in erath

Pass 26 Jul 2021 14,308 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 13,129 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 12,286 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 11,345 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 10,464 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 9,431 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 8,251 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 7,216 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 5,354 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 4,629 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 3,648 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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FT08 KWO is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 FT08 KWO, 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 FT08 KWO registered?

FT08 KWO is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 July 2008.

Is FT08 KWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT08 KWO shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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