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GU08 VFV

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

47,320 mi
Last recorded47,320 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 VFV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 47,320 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2025 44,605 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 42,086 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 40,235 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 37,983 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 37,983 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 36,056 miles

Offside Front Upper suspension mount has play /when hanging

Offside Rear parking brake just met requirements

parking brake lever has a lot of travel

Pass 23 Oct 2020 34,176 miles

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both walls cracking starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both have slight surface cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 32,492 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 30,343 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 27,252 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 24,367 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit slightly smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 21,954 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 19,373 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 19,370 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 16,545 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 13,936 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 11,230 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 10,406 miles

both front tyres getting low on edges

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 VFV is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 VFV, 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 VFV?

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What year was GU08 VFV registered?

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

Is GU08 VFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU08 VFV shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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