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BG08 JYY

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

83,566 mi
Last recorded83,566 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 JYY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2019 83,566 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2019 83,527 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 77,599 miles

front brake discs are lipped

oil leak

Fail 29 Jan 2018 77,592 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

centre exhaust hanger loose

front brake discs are lipped

oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2017 69,000 miles

bottom ball joints boots splitting / slight corrosion on front discs

Pass 3 Mar 2016 60,569 miles

O/S/F TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT

SLIGHT CORROSION ON FRONT DISCS

Fail 3 Mar 2016 60,569 miles

Nearside Front coil spring inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/60/14 (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

O/S/F TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT

SLIGHT CORROSION ON FRONT DISCS

Pass 5 Mar 2015 55,022 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

refer also prior fail/advise 136602865005

Fail 3 Mar 2015 55,014 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 47,409 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 43,988 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

exhaust bracket is broken

nearside front wiper blade is split and smearing slightly

Pass 17 Mar 2012 42,938 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front wiper blades are smearing

Pass 19 Mar 2011 35,689 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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BG08 JYY is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 BG08 JYY, 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 BG08 JYY registered?

BG08 JYY is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 16 April 2008.

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