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PL08 FVV

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,236 mi
Last recorded50,236 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL08 FVV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 17 Sep 2025 50,236 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 46,393 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 44,264 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 41,905 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 39,117 miles

parking brake just met required percentage of 16%

Pass 13 Nov 2020 35,309 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 32,927 miles

Nearside Front very slight movement in strut top

Offside Front very slight movement in strut top

Pass 3 Jul 2018 30,012 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 27,058 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 24,475 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre wearing slightly

Pass 23 Jun 2015 22,008 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 19,943 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 17,525 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 14,417 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 11,886 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 FVV is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FVV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PL08 FVV registered?

PL08 FVV is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is PL08 FVV safe to buy?

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