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GU08 VFR

2008 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

45,185 mi
Last recorded45,185 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 45,185 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2026 45,165 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 44,509 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))

Fail 17 Jan 2025 44,477 miles

Nearside Steering locking device missing track rod end castle nut split pin missing (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Steering locking device missing track rod end castle nut split pin missing (2.1.3 (d))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements switch stuck on (4.5.3 (a))

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 31 Jan 2024 43,274 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 42,058 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear beam slightly corroded but not considered to be weakening structure (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2023 42,056 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear beam slightly corroded but not considered to be weakening structure (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 41,227 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 40,898 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 40,286 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 38,956 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 37,365 miles

Offside washer weak

Pass 10 Feb 2017 35,922 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 33,646 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 31,293 miles

Front tyres getting low

Rear plate delaminating

Pass 17 Feb 2014 29,065 miles

Nearside washer jet weak but hitting screen for mot

Pass 11 Feb 2013 25,778 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 22,552 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 17,928 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 VFR 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 VFR, 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 VFR registered?

GU08 VFR is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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