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FV08 XNB

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,732 mi
Last recorded98,732 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 XNB
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 98,732 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill outer to inner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 93,430 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2024 93,430 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2023 90,075 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2023 90,075 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 87,174 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 87,174 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill inner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 84,893 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 82,329 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 79,217 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 77,367 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 74,076 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 70,275 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 64,543 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 58,225 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 51,664 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 44,695 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 35,358 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 XNB is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver 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 XNB, 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 XNB registered?

FV08 XNB is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 7 June 2008.

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The MOT history for FV08 XNB 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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