CarVerify

Free Car Check

GU08 VFG

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

22,642 mi
Last recorded22,642 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Kia
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 VFG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 22,642 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2025 22,634 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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 Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 12,968 miles

Front Upper suspension mountings x2 have slight lift

Oil leak, but not excessive PAG Oil from air conditioning compressor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2024 12,968 miles

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

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

Front Upper suspension mountings x2 have slight lift

Oil leak, but not excessive PAG Oil from air conditioning compressor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 9,945 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 9,753 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 9,528 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 9,339 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 9,032 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 8,545 miles

parking brake efficiency (16%) only just met; offside weak

Pass 16 Nov 2017 8,099 miles

front antirollbar droplink gaiters deteriating

Fail 16 Nov 2017 8,099 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front antirollbar droplink gaiters deteriating

Pass 22 Nov 2016 7,433 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 6,730 miles

All 4 tyres perished/cracked close to cord exposure

Rear number plate deteriorating

Wipers split but clearing screen for mot

Pass 20 Nov 2014 6,220 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all tyres cracked not showing cord

Pass 20 Nov 2013 5,476 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Nov 2013 5,476 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 4,769 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 4,035 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 2,539 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
Full Kia Picanto reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GU08 VFG is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 GU08 VFG, 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

How do I check the history of GU08 VFG?

You can check the full history of GU08 VFG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GU08 VFG registered?

GU08 VFG is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is GU08 VFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU08 VFG shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GU08 VFG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GU08 VFG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.