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DY08 FWB

2008 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,013 mi
Last recorded82,013 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 FWB
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Jun 2026 82,013 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded inner face both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section. Borderline excessive (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Washer jet aim poor

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material By fuel tank, to flexi and at cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 77,462 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 71,867 miles

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2024 71,867 miles

Central Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 65,200 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2023 65,200 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 58,596 miles

Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corrosion. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 56,420 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section and back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2021 56,420 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section and back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 55,481 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 45,920 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 33,453 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2018 33,452 miles

Central Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn worst (possible tracking) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn worst (possible tracking) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 24,151 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 22,612 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 20,611 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 18,533 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 16,330 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 12,691 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 10,010 miles

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

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

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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DY08 FWB is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DY08 FWB, 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 DY08 FWB registered?

DY08 FWB is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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