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S21 FFG

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

92,533 mi
Last recorded92,533 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS21 FFG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 92,533 miles

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

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

Stop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 88,876 miles

Front both Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded

Offside Rear Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

Oil leak, but not excessive

Rear Both Rear Coil spring corroded

Rear Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

both Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded

underseal rear axle

Pass 9 Jul 2024 80,667 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Jul 2024 80,667 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 69,767 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Jul 2023 69,767 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Front flexi (8.2.1.1 (b))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 63,058 miles

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

handbrake travel high

Pass 10 May 2021 58,954 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket adrift on exhaust but is still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 May 2021 58,954 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket adrift on exhaust but is still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2020 55,930 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2019 51,283 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective X2 welds broken away on long section front to back (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Strut top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Strut top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2019 51,272 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective X2 welds broken away on long section front to back (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Strut top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Strut top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 47,606 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 43,600 miles

front and centre exhaust hangers detached from exhaust.

Fail 4 May 2017 43,579 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stop lamp not working stop lamps not working immediately when pedal depressed. (1.2.1b)

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

coolant level very low.

engine oil very low

front and centre exhaust hangers detached from exhaust.

Pass 3 May 2016 39,713 miles

Centre exhaust brackets come away but system still supported

Pass 7 May 2015 35,718 miles

exhaust brackets corroded and come away but still adaquatley suported

Pass 8 May 2014 30,029 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 30,017 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front 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 13 May 2013 22,372 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 20,630 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 15,604 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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S21 FFG is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S21 FFG, 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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S21 FFG is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 October 2008.

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