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FV08 NUB

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

52,310 mi
Last recorded52,310 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2019 52,310 miles

metal brake pipes corroded in places

nearside mirror damaged

offside front brake binding slightly

rear coil springs corroded

rear tyres perished

Fail 24 Jun 2019 52,310 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

metal brake pipes corroded in places

nearside mirror damaged

offside front brake binding slightly

rear coil springs corroded

rear tyres perished

Pass 26 Jun 2018 45,182 miles

offside rear tyre heavily perished

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

both rear coil springs corroded

metal brake pipes corroded heavier in places

Fail 25 Jun 2018 45,182 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

both rear coil springs corroded

metal brake pipes corroded heavier in places

offside rear tyre heavily perished

Pass 26 Jun 2017 37,525 miles

exhaust mounts in poor condition

metal brake pipes corroded in places

nearside front wheel damaged in places

offside front brake binding slightly

offside front tyre on legal limit on inner edge

rear coil springs corroded

rear tyres perished

Pass 28 Jun 2016 30,963 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 27,690 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Jun 2015 27,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 May 2014 23,410 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 25 May 2013 19,638 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 19,638 miles

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 May 2012 16,807 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 3 May 2011 14,209 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 NUB is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NUB, 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 NUB registered?

FV08 NUB is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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