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C17 LYS

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

66,972 mi
Last recorded66,972 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC17 LYS
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2024 66,972 miles

All underbody and components corroded

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2024 66,962 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

All underbody and components corroded

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 63,076 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2023 63,072 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 60,255 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Mar 2022 60,252 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front 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))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 58,203 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2021 58,196 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 55,728 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2019 55,728 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 53,111 miles

both rear tyres perished

treads wearing low nearside front tyre also has damage to sidewall

Fail 28 Sep 2018 53,111 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

both rear tyres perished

treads wearing low nearside front tyre also has damage to sidewall

Pass 4 Oct 2017 50,703 miles

kerb damage nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Fail 26 Sep 2017 50,658 miles

Offside Side repeater not working in door mirror (not bulbs has led) (1.4.A.2c)

kerb damage nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 1 Oct 2016 48,529 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

boot full

both wipers smear screen

Pass 1 Oct 2015 41,285 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 27,590 miles

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

n/s track rod end gaitor

Fail 30 Sep 2014 27,590 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

n/s track rod end gaitor

Pass 2 Oct 2013 20,556 miles

center Exhaust mount broken - system still adequately supported

Pass 3 Oct 2012 12,551 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 11,618 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 8,842 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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C17 LYS is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 C17 LYS, 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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C17 LYS is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 4 April 2008.

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