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YY08 FDA

2008 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,815 mi
Last recorded52,815 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 FDA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 6 Jun 2026 52,815 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 45,705 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 42,701 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 41,760 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 40,774 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front shocker top mounts have slight movement

Pass 22 Mar 2021 40,238 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 39,449 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 38,256 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 36,611 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 34,870 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 33,677 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 31,436 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 27 Mar 2014 28,472 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 22,661 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 14,662 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 7,670 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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YY08 FDA is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 YY08 FDA, 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 FDA registered?

YY08 FDA is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 23 April 2008.

Is YY08 FDA safe to buy?

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