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YF08 FSX

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

35,501 mi
Last recorded35,501 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2017
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 FSX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2017 35,501 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 35,064 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 33,724 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0mm inner edged (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 32,624 miles

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 31,276 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 30,552 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 29,362 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 29,362 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 24,243 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Mar 2012 24,221 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 16,762 miles

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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YF08 FSX is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YF08 FSX, 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 YF08 FSX registered?

YF08 FSX is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 April 2008.

Is YF08 FSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF08 FSX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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