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FV08 STZ

2008 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

89,775 mi
Last recorded89,775 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 STZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 89,775 miles
Fail 18 May 2026 89,773 miles

Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2025 74,172 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 56,185 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2023 53,862 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2023 53,843 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 51,389 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 May 2021 49,130 miles

N/s rear brake dragging

O/s front brake dragging

Pass 29 May 2020 47,282 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 47,277 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 43,830 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 37,932 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 33,918 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 30,474 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 30,474 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Fail 29 May 2015 26,999 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 May 2015 26,999 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 22,555 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2013 18,680 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 13,000 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 8,290 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 STZ is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 STZ, 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 STZ?

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What year was FV08 STZ registered?

FV08 STZ is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 May 2008.

Is FV08 STZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV08 STZ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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