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FG08 SNY

2008 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

88,783 mi
Last recorded88,783 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 SNY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2019 88,783 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 85,042 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 85,039 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 76,859 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 66,255 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 59,633 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 52,165 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 51,732 miles

Front bumper insecure

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear tyre tread 2mm

wiper blades starting to split

Pass 21 Jun 2013 45,216 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 45,216 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 32,108 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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FG08 SNY is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FG08 SNY, 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 FG08 SNY registered?

FG08 SNY is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 19 June 2008.

Is FG08 SNY safe to buy?

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