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FT08 PUE

2008 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

38,518 mi
Last recorded38,518 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT08 PUE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 38,518 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 33,708 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (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 13 Aug 2024 25,894 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 19,427 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 13,565 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 10,037 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 6,825 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 9 Aug 2019 5,333 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 5,009 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 4,588 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 4,587 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 4,170 miles

all tyres have age cracks

all wipers slightly split

Pass 4 Aug 2015 3,688 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 3,376 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 2,595 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 2,108 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 1,712 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 PUE is a 2008 Kia Picanto in White with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 PUE, 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 PUE registered?

FT08 PUE is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is FT08 PUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT08 PUE shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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