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MD08 FSZ

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

65,423 mi
Last recorded65,423 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD08 FSZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 65,423 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 62,688 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 59,857 miles

EXHAUST FLEXY WORN

Fail 23 Jul 2024 59,857 miles

Passenger's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

EXHAUST FLEXY WORN

Pass 6 Jul 2023 57,030 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 53,300 miles

exhaust front flex coming apart & blowing slightly

Pass 12 Jul 2021 49,788 miles

Offside Front tyre perished

offside drop link boot twisted

Pass 24 Jul 2020 48,827 miles

Offside Front tyre perished and cracking

Fail 24 Jul 2020 48,827 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front tyre perished and cracking

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively bent twisted on insecure (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 47,763 miles

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 20 Jul 2018 45,387 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 42,521 miles

O/S/R TYRE CRACKING

Pass 20 Jul 2016 39,333 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 39,329 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 36,096 miles

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

exhaust brkt corroded off center pipe

Pass 26 Jul 2014 31,709 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 27,263 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 24,408 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 22,111 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 16,899 miles

both front tyres worn to zero on inner 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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MD08 FSZ 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 85%.

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 MD08 FSZ, 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 MD08 FSZ registered?

MD08 FSZ is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is MD08 FSZ safe to buy?

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