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KJ08 FCM

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2022
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

99,625 mi
Last recorded99,625 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ08 FCM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2021 99,625 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 16 Apr 2021 99,625 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 91,167 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 85,199 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both nearside and offside front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

under bonnet release catch stiff

Pass 11 Aug 2017 77,551 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 62,708 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 49,462 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2013 36,343 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 17,082 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 11,976 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 8,300 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 FCM 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 FCM, 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 KJ08 FCM registered?

KJ08 FCM is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 July 2008.

Is KJ08 FCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for KJ08 FCM 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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