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KJ08 FCA

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2022
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

69,595 mi
Last recorded69,595 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ08 FCA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2021 69,595 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 65,915 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 65,915 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 56,918 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 55,535 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak on joint (7.1.2)

Front Oil leak slight oil leak from engine sump due to corrosion ()

Pass 25 Jul 2016 53,711 miles

oil leak from engine.

Pass 20 Jul 2015 51,916 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 47,626 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 43,090 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 38,719 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 32,288 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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KJ08 FCA is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 KJ08 FCA, 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 KJ08 FCA registered?

KJ08 FCA is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 25 July 2008.

Is KJ08 FCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KJ08 FCA shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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