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PY08 GXD

2008 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

69,231 mi
Last recorded69,231 miles
Recorded on20 May 2017
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY08 GXD
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2017 69,231 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 61,392 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 52,958 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2015 52,958 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 45,714 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 45,714 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2013 36,592 miles

both rear tyre outer walls worn and perrished

Pass 27 Jun 2012 28,175 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres out of track scrubbing on inner edges

nearside headlight unit damaged

offside wiper blade torn at ends of blade

Fail 20 Jun 2012 27,948 miles

Inner Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front tyres out of track scrubbing on inner edges

nearside headlight unit damaged

Pass 29 Jun 2011 19,011 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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PY08 GXD is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PY08 GXD, 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 PY08 GXD registered?

PY08 GXD is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is PY08 GXD safe to buy?

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