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FG08 YCR

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

42,000 mi
Last recorded42,000 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 42,000 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2025 39,171 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 36,109 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 31,120 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 30,750 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 30,746 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 30,176 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 29,098 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 27,824 miles

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall

Pass 2 Mar 2017 26,524 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 25,670 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 24,966 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 24,368 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 23,745 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Mar 2013 23,745 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 20,265 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 15,598 miles

offside parking brake reading down.

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 YCR is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 YCR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FG08 YCR registered?

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

Is FG08 YCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG08 YCR shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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