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AY08 XST

2008 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

65,445 mi
Last recorded65,445 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 XST
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 65,445 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEXIBLE SECTION WEEPING AND DETERIORATED (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 53,009 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 45,986 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 42,774 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 38,422 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 34,342 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 28,107 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 24,530 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 24,162 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 23,042 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 21,792 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 20,423 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 19,031 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 17,270 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 15,424 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 13,412 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 13,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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AY08 XST is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 AY08 XST, 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 AY08 XST registered?

AY08 XST is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 20 March 2008.

Is AY08 XST safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY08 XST shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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