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FG08 YCO

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

115,132 mi
Last recorded115,132 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 YCO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2021 115,132 miles

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

under side covered in mud

Pass 7 Jul 2020 106,066 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 94,418 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 81,550 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 69,621 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 69,621 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 60,581 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 50,368 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 41,117 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 30,346 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 18,953 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 18,953 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 18,798 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 17,257 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 YCO is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YCO, 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 YCO registered?

FG08 YCO is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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