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PX08 PYP

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

76,272 mi
Last recorded76,272 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX08 PYP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2019 76,272 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt two ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 73,780 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 71,091 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 7 Apr 2017 71,037 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 68,281 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 61,947 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 47,369 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust mounting bracketts corroded through and ratteling.

Pass 3 Mar 2012 31,068 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 13,922 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)

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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PX08 PYP is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 PX08 PYP, 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 PX08 PYP registered?

PX08 PYP is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 3 March 2008.

Is PX08 PYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for PX08 PYP shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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