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FP08 JYN

2008 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

77,775 mi
Last recorded77,775 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 77,775 miles

exhaust brackets corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2026 77,775 miles

Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush ns and osf top bearing play (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

exhaust brackets corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2025 76,193 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 73,041 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear to inner tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 67,993 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 17 Jan 2023 67,974 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 64,147 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 61,437 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 61,437 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 58,116 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2020 58,116 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 51,464 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 46,024 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 45,898 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 38,502 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 38,502 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 32,789 miles

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

both front tires slight perishing

o/s/f tire wearing on inner edge

Fail 24 Sep 2015 32,789 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

both front tires slight perishing

o/s/f tire wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Apr 2014 27,760 miles

both rear tyres cracking in tread

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 26 Mar 2013 23,229 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 19,141 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 14,527 miles

not able to see brake pads condition.

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 JYN is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 JYN, 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 JYN registered?

FP08 JYN is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 April 2008.

Is FP08 JYN safe to buy?

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