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FV08 ZYY

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

38,616 mi
Last recorded38,616 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 38,616 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Sep 2025 38,577 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides to flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 37,269 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 18 Sep 2024 37,269 miles

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

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 35,765 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Sep 2023 35,765 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 34,109 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 32,149 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 30,147 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 27,691 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 24,091 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 19,014 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 14,038 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 9,994 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 9,756 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 9,027 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 9,027 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 8,540 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 7,687 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 ZYY is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 ZYY, 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 ZYY registered?

FV08 ZYY is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 3 July 2008.

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