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MD08 FTK

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

74,030 mi
Last recorded74,030 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 74,030 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2025 74,030 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 68,285 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2024 68,186 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges also heavily cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges also heavily cracked 175/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 64,314 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 60,981 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 57,959 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 56,966 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 55,773 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 52,065 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 45,770 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 13 May 2017 40,755 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 35,002 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 29,446 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 22,395 miles

ADVISE EXHAUST CENTRE SECTION MOUNTING BRACKETS BROKE

Pass 16 Jan 2013 15,773 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)

Fail 16 Jan 2013 15,773 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 22 Dec 2011 10,238 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 9,654 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 FTK is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black 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 MD08 FTK, 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 FTK registered?

MD08 FTK is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 2 August 2008.

Is MD08 FTK safe to buy?

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