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FV08 SNY

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

34,874 mi
Last recorded34,874 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 SNY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 34,874 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Dec 2025 34,874 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 33,801 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 33,352 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2023 33,352 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 32,926 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2022 32,926 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 32,390 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 31,902 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 31,400 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Nov 2019 31,396 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 30,988 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has deep cracks in tread close to cords

Fail 22 Nov 2018 30,988 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front wipers split

Nearside Rear tyre has deep cracks in tread close to cords

Pass 1 Dec 2017 30,473 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread cracking but not exposing cords.

Fail 1 Dec 2017 30,473 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Between treads. (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Between treads. (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread cracking but not exposing cords.

Pass 6 Dec 2016 29,937 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 29,260 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 28,650 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 28,072 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 28,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 25,318 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s rear tyre is cracking and on legal limit

Pass 8 Jun 2012 21,169 miles

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

both raer tyres slightly cracking

offside front tyre worn on outer edges

Pass 8 Jun 2011 16,419 miles

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

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 SNY is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 SNY, 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 SNY registered?

FV08 SNY is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 9 June 2008.

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The MOT history for FV08 SNY shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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