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FV08 ZZA

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

9,116 mi
Last recorded9,116 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 9,116 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 8,624 miles

cracking left rear right rear and right front tyres on outside tread area

Pass 19 Dec 2022 8,116 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2022 8,116 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 7,898 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight side wall damage

Pass 10 Dec 2020 7,734 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 7,732 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 6 Jan 2020 7,655 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 7,225 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 7,224 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 6,685 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 5,893 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 5,208 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 4,594 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 3,143 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 ZZA is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZZA, 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

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What year was FV08 ZZA registered?

FV08 ZZA is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 June 2008.

Is FV08 ZZA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV08 ZZA shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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