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FG08 XRJ

2008 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,151 mi
Last recorded92,151 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 92,151 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 86,330 miles

both front strut top mountings have slight movement at top

Fail 25 Nov 2019 86,328 miles

Exhaust system insecure front mounting fractured (6.1.2 (a))

both front strut top mountings have slight movement at top

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Apr 2019 84,255 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 72,015 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 70,136 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 70,134 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 57,479 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

front brake pads 80 % worn

Pass 21 Jul 2016 52,012 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 20 Jul 2016 52,011 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 36,987 miles

both exhaust brackets fractured

both front tyres in poor condition

Pass 5 Jul 2014 23,739 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 20,792 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 18,678 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 14,630 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 XRJ is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 FG08 XRJ, 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 XRJ registered?

FG08 XRJ is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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