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FP08 JYE

2008 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

41,365 mi
Last recorded41,365 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP08 JYE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 41,365 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front & offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre outer edge ()

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 37,567 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 24 Jul 2018 37,567 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

oil emulsified

Pass 6 Apr 2017 32,866 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 32,866 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 29,205 miles

both front wipers smearing

front windscreen chipped

items removed from drivers view prior to test

nearside front ABS ring cracked but not causing ABS to malfunction

rear wiper blade split

slight oil leak around engine sump area

Pass 1 Apr 2015 25,250 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 25,250 miles

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

front brakes sticking

front wipers smearing slightly

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 9 Apr 2014 21,645 miles

both front wipers smearing slightly

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 9 Apr 2014 21,645 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front wipers smearing slightly

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 6 Apr 2013 17,923 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 5 Apr 2012 14,240 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 10,085 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 10,085 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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FP08 JYE is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FP08 JYE, 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 FP08 JYE registered?

FP08 JYE is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 23 April 2008.

Is FP08 JYE safe to buy?

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