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BJ08 YLD

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

39,935 mi
Last recorded39,935 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2017
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 YLD
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2017 39,935 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 39,935 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 37,168 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 34,168 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 30,279 miles

Both rear tyres perished and cracking in wall and tread early attension adviced

Pass 5 Feb 2013 26,452 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 23,319 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 18,351 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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BJ08 YLD is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BJ08 YLD, 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 BJ08 YLD registered?

BJ08 YLD is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 2 April 2008.

Is BJ08 YLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ08 YLD shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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