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YF08 FSV

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

115,929 mi
Last recorded115,929 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 FSV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 115,929 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 112,798 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2025 112,798 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 109,746 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 106,152 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 101,714 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 98,233 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 98,233 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 94,989 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 89,843 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 84,844 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 84,844 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 79,636 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 72,441 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 65,708 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 56,348 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 47,455 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 38,961 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 28,316 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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YF08 FSV is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YF08 FSV, 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 YF08 FSV registered?

YF08 FSV is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 April 2008.

Is YF08 FSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF08 FSV shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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