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PF08 YYP

2008 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

29,314 mi
Last recorded29,314 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF08 YYP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 29,314 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 27,943 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 27,097 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 26,302 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 25,406 miles
Fail 27 May 2021 25,406 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 23,296 miles

age related cracking to both rear tyres on the outer sidewalls and tread area

Fail 12 Nov 2019 23,296 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

age related cracking to both rear tyres on the outer sidewalls and tread area

Pass 4 Dec 2018 15,459 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked around edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 15,432 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 14,312 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 12,529 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 10,892 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 9,006 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 7,101 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 5,230 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 5,230 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 4,185 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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PF08 YYP is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PF08 YYP, 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 PF08 YYP registered?

PF08 YYP is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 19 June 2008.

Is PF08 YYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for PF08 YYP shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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