2008 KIA Picanto 1.1L Petrol · GU08 FBE
2008 KIA Picanto (1.1L, petrol). First registered 18 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 64,405 miles. MOT expired on 10 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 64,405 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GU08 FBE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/10/2025
- 64,405 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GU08 FBE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Kia Picanto (GU08 FBE) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Perished showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed PERISHED SHOWING CORDS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))”.
GU08 FBE Mileage History
- 02/10/202354,529 mi
- 07/10/202459,104 mi+4,575 mi
- 08/10/202459,104 mi
- 07/10/202564,405 mi+5,301 mi
- 09/10/202564,405 mi
Average of roughly 4,889 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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