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PJ08 AYP

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2018
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,148 mi
Last recorded52,148 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2017
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ08 AYP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 20 Feb 2017 52,148 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 48,893 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 43,032 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both front tyres running off on inside edge

Pass 13 Mar 2013 36,051 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 26,649 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 17,956 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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PJ08 AYP is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PJ08 AYP, 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

How do I check the history of PJ08 AYP?

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What year was PJ08 AYP registered?

PJ08 AYP is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is PJ08 AYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ08 AYP shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PJ08 AYP have outstanding finance?

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