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FP08 JYH

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

39,433 mi
Last recorded39,433 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP08 JYH
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 39,433 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 33,607 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective mounting snapped off exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Sep 2024 33,607 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt dust cover detached from track rod end (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords exposed inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm below 1.6 outer and inner shoulder 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre cracked cords exposed through cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective mounting snapped off exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavely cracked outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 28,717 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 23,095 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 18,865 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 18,800 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2020 18,655 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 18,212 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 18,212 miles

Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened top bearing has excess play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 17,768 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 17,292 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 15,676 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 15,676 miles

Offside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 14,144 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 13,449 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 12,704 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 11,217 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 8,877 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 JYH is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 FP08 JYH, 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

How do I check the history of FP08 JYH?

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What year was FP08 JYH registered?

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

Is FP08 JYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP08 JYH shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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