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PE08 FBG

2008 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

30,496 mi
Last recorded30,496 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2020
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE08 FBG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2020 30,496 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Apr 2020 30,496 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 28,586 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 26,831 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 25,706 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 24,758 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 24,310 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 21,815 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 18,936 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)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 16,378 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Feb 2012 14,652 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 12,750 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 12,750 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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PE08 FBG is a 2008 Kia Picanto in White with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 PE08 FBG, 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 PE08 FBG registered?

PE08 FBG is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is PE08 FBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE08 FBG shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PE08 FBG have outstanding finance?

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