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FE08 FYL

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

66,613 mi
Last recorded66,613 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 FYL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2021 66,613 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2021 66,613 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 62,448 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 62,448 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 57,550 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 57,550 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 30 May 2019 57,502 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure DOWN PIPE MOUNT CORRODED AWAY (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure REAR SUPPORT MOUNTING CORRODED AWAY (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) missing HIGH LEVEL STOP LAMP MISSING (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

Nearside Rear TYRE CRACKING

Offside Front METAL BRAKE PIPE STARTING TO CORRODE

Rear COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

Pass 9 Feb 2018 54,664 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Feb 2018 54,664 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 46,601 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Feb 2015 41,848 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres are cracking on outer wall

Pass 27 Feb 2015 41,848 miles

both rear tyres are cracking on outer wall

Pass 28 Feb 2014 37,737 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 32,447 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 26,114 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 20,154 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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FE08 FYL is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 FE08 FYL, 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 FE08 FYL registered?

FE08 FYL is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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