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FP08 JYF

2008 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

28,147 mi
Last recorded28,147 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2023 28,147 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 17,805 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2021 17,406 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 16 Apr 2020 17,388 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 16,970 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 16,970 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 16,653 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 16,145 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 15,490 miles

1x exhaust bracket broken

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 14,403 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 13,069 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 11,546 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 9,948 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 8,173 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 JYF 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 92.9%.

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 FP08 JYF, 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 JYF registered?

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

Is FP08 JYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP08 JYF shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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