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FE08 FYR

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,079 mi
Last recorded99,079 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 FYR
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2020 99,079 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside side repeater damaged

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 87,029 miles

Nearside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Side repeater lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 87,029 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Side repeater lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 76,393 miles

Engine oil sump heavily corroded but not leaking at this time.

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 14 Mar 2018 76,393 miles

Engine oil sump heavily corroded but not leaking at this time.

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

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 20 Mar 2017 66,727 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn low on outer/inner edges

Fail 8 Mar 2017 66,223 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Ball joint cover split and showing ball pin (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn low on outer/inner edges

Pass 26 Feb 2016 55,571 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front down pipe has been welded,to support bracket,blowing from that area (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 46,241 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 46,241 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 3 Feb 2014 38,731 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 30,410 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 25,811 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 25,811 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 22,767 miles

Nearside 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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FE08 FYR is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FYR, 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 FYR registered?

FE08 FYR is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 14 March 2008.

Is FE08 FYR safe to buy?

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