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FV08 FNE

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

43,686 mi
Last recorded43,686 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 FNE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 43,686 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2026 43,684 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2025 38,876 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front strut top mounts have lift when off load at limit of acceptable advise changing now (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2025 38,852 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge marked with chalk (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front strut top mounts have lift when off load at limit of acceptable advise changing now (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 33,322 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 22,912 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 11,655 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 11,374 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 10,796 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 9,828 miles

all 4 tyres perished on sidewalls

Pass 2 Oct 2017 9,470 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 9,152 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 8,467 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 7,646 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 6,718 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 5,783 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 4,403 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 3,514 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 FNE is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FNE, 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 FV08 FNE registered?

FV08 FNE is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 17 April 2008.

Is FV08 FNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV08 FNE shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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