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MF08 XVL

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

42,532 mi
Last recorded42,532 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 42,532 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak and oil sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2026 42,529 miles

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements both side (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak and oil sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 40,845 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded front to rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Fail 22 Apr 2025 40,842 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded front to rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Pass 25 Mar 2024 38,447 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Pass 25 Apr 2023 33,556 miles

underside corroding

Pass 29 Sep 2020 20,942 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 20,418 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 20,257 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 19,759 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 19,370 miles

Nearside Front tyre wall damaged

Pass 26 Mar 2015 18,856 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 18,258 miles

offside and nearside front and rear tyre treads heavilly cracking

offside and nearside rear tyres showing wear

Pass 6 Mar 2013 17,548 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres showing slight wear

Pass 10 Feb 2012 16,014 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 12,771 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 XVL is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MF08 XVL, 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 XVL registered?

MF08 XVL is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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