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YY08 CJV

2008 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

46,645 mi
Last recorded46,645 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 CJV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2023 46,645 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 43,691 miles

Offside strut top mount worn

Fail 14 Mar 2022 43,691 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside strut top mount worn

Pass 16 Mar 2021 41,098 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 39,112 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 36,521 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 20 Mar 2018 33,904 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 24 Mar 2017 31,867 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 21 Mar 2016 29,087 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 26,287 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 24,069 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

slight play in both front strut top mounts

Pass 23 Mar 2013 22,365 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 19,893 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 14,612 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 14,611 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.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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YY08 CJV is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YY08 CJV, 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 YY08 CJV registered?

YY08 CJV is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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