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MF08 TSY

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

19,911 mi
Last recorded19,911 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF08 TSY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 19,911 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2026 19,902 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 19,817 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 19,729 miles

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

washers weak

Fail 18 Jan 2024 19,710 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 19,499 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front tyre is perished

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front tyre is perished

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

windscreen wiper blades are worn

Pass 24 Jan 2022 18,900 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all in small areas (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2022 18,894 miles

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements doesnt tun off straight away - sticks in (4.5.3 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all in small areas (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 18,646 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 18,633 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2019 17,842 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre cracking heavily

Offside Rear tyre cracking badly

Pass 18 Apr 2018 16,890 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 16,884 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 15,983 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Central exhaust bracket broken

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 4 Mar 2016 14,806 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)

exhaust centre & front bracket broken but still adequately supported

Pass 2 Mar 2015 13,200 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside wiper torn

rear tyres perishing

Pass 13 Mar 2014 11,787 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 11,748 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 9,630 miles

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

Roller brake test on rear wheels identified an imbalance which may be a wheel cylinder starting to sieze.

Pass 8 Mar 2012 8,023 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

long travle hand brake

Pass 9 Mar 2011 6,556 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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MF08 TSY is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MF08 TSY, 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 MF08 TSY registered?

MF08 TSY is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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