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KJ08 FDG

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

52,583 mi
Last recorded52,583 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ08 FDG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 52,583 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip/crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/70R13 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 47,264 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2018 47,253 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 40,783 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 39,685 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 36,473 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 32,816 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 27,720 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 27,720 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 22,847 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 18,959 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

dampness area of power steering pump.and fluid pipe near steering rack,but not leaking at time of test

nearside and offside front tyres worn shoulders nearside 2.5mm tread depth,and offside 3mm tread depth in areas

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 FDG 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 81.8%.

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 FDG, 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 FDG registered?

KJ08 FDG is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 August 2008.

Is KJ08 FDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for KJ08 FDG shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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