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PL08 FVG

2008 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,239 mi
Last recorded76,239 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL08 FVG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2023 76,239 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2023 76,233 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 72,522 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 72,500 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2021 67,955 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 67,951 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 65,050 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 59,811 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 55,191 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Feb 2017 51,302 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 45,176 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 43,059 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 33,508 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 33,508 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 23,247 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 12,972 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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PL08 FVG is a 2008 Kia Picanto in White with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PL08 FVG, 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 PL08 FVG registered?

PL08 FVG is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 20 June 2008.

Is PL08 FVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL08 FVG shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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