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YL08 FOV

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

103,382 mi
Last recorded103,382 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL08 FOV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019 103,382 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 86,589 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 86,589 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 66,079 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 66,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 47,476 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 35,366 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 35,358 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 29,348 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 29,348 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 27,558 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 23,335 miles

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

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

exhaust centre pipe front and rear brackets broken but exhaust still secure

Pass 26 Jul 2012 23,335 miles

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

exhaust centre pipe front and rear brackets broken but exhaust still secure

Pass 16 Jul 2011 17,711 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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YL08 FOV is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YL08 FOV, 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 YL08 FOV registered?

YL08 FOV is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is YL08 FOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL08 FOV shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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