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DY08 FWC

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,764 mi
Last recorded58,764 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 FWC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 58,764 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Feb 2026 58,764 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 57,534 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 56,879 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 56,193 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 55,000 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 54,999 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 52,925 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 51,179 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 46,973 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 44,743 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 42,415 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 39,153 miles

slight blow on exhaust system..

Pass 17 Mar 2015 36,154 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 32,699 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 26,812 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 26,812 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Mar 2012 21,188 miles

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

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

centre exhaust bracket coroded

Pass 19 Mar 2012 21,188 miles

centre exhaust bracket coroded

Pass 28 Mar 2011 16,364 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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DY08 FWC is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FWC, 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

How do I check the history of DY08 FWC?

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What year was DY08 FWC registered?

DY08 FWC is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is DY08 FWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY08 FWC shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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