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DA08 UYW

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,252 mi
Last recorded48,252 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 UYW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 48,252 miles

Offside Rear parking brake has low effort only just within limit 16%

Fail 5 Aug 2026 48,228 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear parking brake has low effort only just within limit 16%

Pass 22 Aug 2025 45,095 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 21 Aug 2025 45,094 miles

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))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 42,547 miles

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2024 42,547 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 35,987 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 11 Aug 2023 35,987 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2022 29,078 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 27,495 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 27,226 miles

O/S and N/S front wiper blades smearing slightly

Pass 25 Jul 2019 26,556 miles

N/S front plus O/S and N/S rear tyres perished and cracking on edges of tread/ sidewall

Nearside Front Inner Driveshaft CV boot weeping grease

Pass 24 Jul 2018 25,183 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 23,639 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 21,470 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 19,033 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

centre exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still supported

o/s/f tyre worn on edges and slight cracks in treads

Pass 17 Jul 2014 16,729 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 14,152 miles

curb damage to nearside front out side wall of tyre

Pass 17 Jul 2012 11,619 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 9,152 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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DA08 UYW is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DA08 UYW, 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 DA08 UYW registered?

DA08 UYW is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 7 August 2008.

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