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YP08 FBN

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

40,282 mi
Last recorded40,282 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP08 FBN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 40,282 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2025 40,282 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 38,492 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 36,689 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 34,897 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 34,897 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 32,971 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 31,863 miles

wiper do not park correct

Fail 12 Oct 2020 31,859 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

wiper do not park correct

Pass 3 May 2019 29,061 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 29,025 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 25,741 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 25,741 miles

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)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 23,273 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 19,897 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 18,056 miles

engine oil over full

oil leak poss oil filter

rear wiper blade split

Fail 28 Apr 2014 15,274 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 15,274 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 13,034 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 2 May 2012 8,547 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 5,557 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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YP08 FBN is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YP08 FBN, 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 YP08 FBN registered?

YP08 FBN is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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The MOT history for YP08 FBN shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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