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FH08 FSY

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

54,824 mi
Last recorded54,824 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH08 FSY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2024 54,824 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 50,325 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 42,324 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 34,696 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 34,594 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 34,594 miles

Nearside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 31 May 2019 32,477 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 30,489 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 29,183 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 26,467 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 22,712 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 22,712 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 19,217 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre wall damaged

offside rear tyre tread cracking

Fail 5 Aug 2013 14,098 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 14,098 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 10,498 miles

ft wiper blades need replacing soon

Fail 6 Jul 2011 9,001 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 9,001 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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FH08 FSY is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FH08 FSY, 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 FH08 FSY registered?

FH08 FSY is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 17 July 2008.

Is FH08 FSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH08 FSY shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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