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FP08 PYO

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

72,482 mi
Last recorded72,482 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP08 PYO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2021 72,482 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 67,397 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 62,651 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 56,276 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 56,276 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 50,406 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 4 Aug 2016 44,531 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit feathering on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit feathering on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 37,136 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 314,921 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 314,921 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 24,839 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 17,491 miles

both rear tyres have cracks in tread, n/s/r tyre close to legal limit

Fail 8 Jun 2012 17,491 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres have cracks in tread, n/s/r tyre close to legal limit

Pass 7 Feb 2011 11,152 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 PYO is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 PYO, 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 PYO registered?

FP08 PYO is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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