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FV08 ETX

2008 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,472 mi
Last recorded103,472 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 ETX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2024 103,472 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 96,464 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 91,217 miles

Damage to Boot lid, tailgate

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2021 81,592 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 63,023 miles

handbrake just met requirements

rear end of vehicle damaged and distorted due to accident damage but no structural fractures

slight play in both front top mounts

Pass 29 Apr 2017 57,052 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Apr 2017 57,052 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 52,074 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2016 52,068 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front and middle mounts broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 46,785 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 42,398 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 36,744 miles

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

brake fluid level low

nearside front tyre wearing low

Pass 23 Apr 2012 31,048 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Apr 2012 31,037 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 25,794 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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FV08 ETX is a 2008 Kia Picanto in White with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 FV08 ETX, 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 FV08 ETX registered?

FV08 ETX is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 23 April 2008.

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