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MD08 FTC

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,819 mi
Last recorded53,819 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 53,819 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 46,436 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 38,742 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Feb 2024 38,742 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Feb 2024 38,737 miles

Exhaust system insecure both centre mount brackets broken away from pipework (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air filter in drivers field of vision (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high rectified (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high rectified (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

bonnet safety catch inoperative

Pass 13 Mar 2023 38,724 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 28 Feb 2022 35,949 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 35,949 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 34,541 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 31,910 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

exhaust corroded front to rear

Pass 31 Jul 2019 29,548 miles

centre exhaust hanger broken system still supported

exhaust corroded

unable to see front pads

Fail 30 Jul 2019 29,548 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

both front tyres bald on inner edge

centre exhaust hanger broken system still supported

exhaust corroded

unable to see front pads

Pass 31 Jul 2018 26,210 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 22,530 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

nearside parking brake effort slightly low

rear wiper badly split

Pass 8 Jul 2016 19,606 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 18,301 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 16,098 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 13,772 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 12,404 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 11,224 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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MD08 FTC 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 MD08 FTC, 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 FTC registered?

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

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