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GU08 FAF

2008 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

24,234 mi
Last recorded24,234 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 FAF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 24,234 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2026 24,234 miles

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

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

Front exhaust hanger is broken.

Offside rear brake is binding.

Slight exhaust leak from the flexi pipe.

Pass 21 Mar 2025 19,896 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 19,260 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 18,940 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 16,909 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 16,909 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2021 16,451 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 16,257 miles

Low effort recorded from the offside parking brake.

Offside windscreen washer is poor.

Pass 13 Mar 2019 15,550 miles

O/S/R brake is binding.

Pass 19 Mar 2018 14,732 miles

Both front tyres are worn low (3mm) and are perishing.

Both rear tyres are perishing.

Pass 20 Mar 2017 13,640 miles

Front tyres are perishing.

Pass 3 Mar 2016 12,540 miles

Front tyres are worn low (3mm) and are perishing.

N/S wiperblade in poor condition.

Rear tyres are perishing.

Pass 23 Mar 2015 10,952 miles

Wipers are split at the edges.

Pass 7 Mar 2014 9,497 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 9,497 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 7,980 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 6,509 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

o/s/f tyre has small cut to sidewall

Pass 25 Feb 2011 4,970 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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GU08 FAF is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 GU08 FAF, 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 GU08 FAF registered?

GU08 FAF is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 14 March 2008.

Is GU08 FAF safe to buy?

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