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FV08 FNF

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

77,450 mi
Last recorded77,450 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 FNF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 77,450 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened BOTH X2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 72,892 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 65,701 miles

Nearside Rear light cracked

Pass 7 Nov 2022 58,659 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 55,189 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 52,983 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 51,287 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 49,220 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 46,932 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 43,200 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 37,990 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 32,510 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2013 27,652 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 21,898 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 15,771 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 15,771 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 FNF is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc 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 FV08 FNF, 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 FNF registered?

FV08 FNF is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 21 April 2008.

Is FV08 FNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV08 FNF 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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