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YF08 FTC

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,446 mi
Last recorded50,446 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 24 Jan 2025 50,446 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 48,825 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 47,282 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 44,122 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 40,250 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 36,807 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 33,050 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 28,680 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 24,030 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 19,262 miles

Offside Front tyre has a nail in it

Pass 13 Jan 2015 14,382 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 9,002 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 8,985 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 7,971 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 6,606 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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YF08 FTC is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YF08 FTC, 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

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What year was YF08 FTC registered?

YF08 FTC is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 May 2008.

Is YF08 FTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF08 FTC shows 15 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 YF08 FTC have outstanding finance?

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