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FP08 JYO

2008 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

61,086 mi
Last recorded61,086 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP08 JYO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 61,086 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 52,529 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 48,622 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 48,617 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2022 48,617 miles

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

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 48,558 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 48,343 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 48,337 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 47,745 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 47,745 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 45,319 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2018 45,283 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 40,638 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 35,608 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 31,282 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 27,827 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 26,206 miles

front wipers slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Mar 2012 21,421 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 16,357 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

both front tyres wearing inner edges

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 JYO is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 JYO, 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 JYO?

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What year was FP08 JYO registered?

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

Is FP08 JYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP08 JYO shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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