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YD08 FWW

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

105,361 mi
Last recorded105,361 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 FWW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2024 105,361 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 99,732 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 92,749 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 92,719 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 82,170 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 67,949 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 67,049 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 58,546 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 58,237 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2016 49,113 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 49,133 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2015 44,412 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 36,744 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 36,638 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 32,236 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 24,826 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 20,206 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2010 16,953 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 16,953 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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YD08 FWW is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YD08 FWW, 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 YD08 FWW registered?

YD08 FWW is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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