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FV08 JFX

2008 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

33,542 mi
Last recorded33,542 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 33,542 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Dec 2025 33,539 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 33,159 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 31,566 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

slight play in both front strut top mountings

Pass 31 Oct 2022 30,237 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 29,048 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 27,349 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides upper mounts have movement when unloaded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides poor (3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 29 Apr 2019 24,267 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 22,132 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 22,132 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

all four tyres cracked and perished

Pass 24 Apr 2017 20,053 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 17,802 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

all tyres cracked and perished

Pass 5 May 2015 15,493 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 12,649 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside front tyre sidewall has deep cut but not showing cords

Pass 24 Apr 2013 10,350 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 8,619 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 8,619 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 5,879 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 JFX is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 JFX, 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 JFX registered?

FV08 JFX is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 3 May 2008.

Is FV08 JFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV08 JFX shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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