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KJ08 FDC

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,550 mi
Last recorded76,550 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ08 FDC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2022 76,550 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2022 76,549 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 73,129 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Secondary bonnet catch defective

Pass 15 Jul 2020 70,328 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Secondary bonnet catch defective

Pass 14 Jun 2019 65,221 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 61,883 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 55,611 miles

secondary bonnet catch defective

Fail 25 Apr 2017 55,611 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

secondary bonnet catch defective

Pass 16 May 2016 51,073 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 48,024 miles

Slight movement in both top suspension mounts

Pass 12 Jul 2014 44,051 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 37,032 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 37,017 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 30,169 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 23,346 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 FDC is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FDC, 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 FDC registered?

KJ08 FDC is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 17 August 2008.

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