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FV08 XNF

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,154 mi
Last recorded93,154 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 93,154 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear underbody corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2024 89,152 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2024 89,152 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2023 84,893 miles

Rear both inner sills corroded.

Rear rear axle corroded.

front and rear suspension components corroded.

Fail 29 Apr 2023 84,695 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen missing (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen missing (3.5 (a))

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

Rear both inner sills corroded.

Rear rear axle corroded.

front and rear suspension components corroded.

Pass 20 May 2022 83,222 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 20 May 2022 83,222 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 79,315 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 71,180 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 64,988 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle support bracket broken but still supporting exhaust (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Feb 2018 64,988 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk corroded likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle support bracket broken but still supporting exhaust (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 54,174 miles

Central Front exhaust bracket broken

Fail 3 Feb 2017 54,174 miles

Central Front exhaust bracket broken

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 40,830 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 40,823 miles

Centre Front Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 35,725 miles

Exhaust mounts are corroded

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 28 Aug 2014 35,725 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust mounts are corroded

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 31,220 miles

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

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 8 Aug 2012 24,447 miles

nearside rear tyre cracked

Pass 23 Aug 2011 17,617 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 16,453 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 XNF is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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