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FV08 MKC

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

63,259 mi
Last recorded63,259 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 MKC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 63,259 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2026 63,259 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill holed by corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 62,691 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 62,004 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 61,171 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 59,366 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 58,086 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 58,086 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 56,893 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 52,670 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2019 52,667 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 46,206 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 38,700 miles

front pads cannot be seen, unable to check

centre exhaust bracket broken

coolant level below minimum

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Apr 2013 31,017 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 23,786 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 16,765 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 MKC is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MKC, 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

How do I check the history of FV08 MKC?

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What year was FV08 MKC registered?

FV08 MKC is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 May 2008.

Is FV08 MKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV08 MKC shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FV08 MKC have outstanding finance?

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