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PE08 FBU

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

95,205 mi
Last recorded95,205 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE08 FBU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 95,205 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 93,985 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2024 93,974 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 83,942 miles

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 71,668 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 63,536 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 63,535 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 61,455 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 58,629 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 52,333 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 52,034 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 51,593 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 51,571 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 50,479 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 49,284 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 48,215 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 48,215 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 44,216 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 44,216 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 36,923 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 29,285 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 21,959 miles

o/s and n/s rear tyres close to legal limit

Fail 15 Feb 2011 21,959 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s and n/s rear tyres close to legal limit

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 FBU is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FBU, 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 FBU registered?

PE08 FBU is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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