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FV08 FNJ

2008 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

94,000 mi
Last recorded94,000 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 FNJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2023 94,000 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

knocking noise from front suspension

Pass 30 Sep 2022 90,434 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 83,706 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 78,802 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 78,791 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 71,745 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 64,219 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 59,614 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 55,927 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 55,927 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 49,475 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 43,525 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 36,575 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 32,007 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 27,704 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 21,152 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 FNJ is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FNJ, 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 FNJ registered?

FV08 FNJ is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 3 April 2008.

Is FV08 FNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV08 FNJ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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