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FP08 PYX

2008 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

110,965 mi
Last recorded110,965 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2020 110,965 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

vehicle undersealed not allowing full inspection

Fail 18 Sep 2020 110,933 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

vehicle undersealed not allowing full inspection

Pass 16 Sep 2019 104,649 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 99,386 miles

Handbrake just met requirements

Nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded. (At rear)

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

Offside front brake pipe corroded

Rear brake pipes corroded.

Pass 14 Sep 2017 79,837 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 55,511 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Sep 2016 55,511 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 36,914 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 33,522 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 27,051 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 27,051 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 25,440 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 20,996 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 15,374 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 PYX is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc 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 PYX, 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

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What year was FP08 PYX registered?

FP08 PYX is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is FP08 PYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP08 PYX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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