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DA08 YWY

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

85,649 mi
Last recorded85,649 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 YWY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2023 85,649 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 75,516 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 62,274 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 51,903 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 51,903 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 45,435 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 42,628 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 36,574 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm 1557013 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

item removed from drivers view at start of test

osf damage on front wing

Pass 10 Dec 2016 23,449 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 23,298 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 16,762 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 15,682 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 15,682 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 25 Jun 2014 15,174 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 14,809 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 12,907 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 9,514 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 YWY is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YWY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DA08 YWY?

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What year was DA08 YWY registered?

DA08 YWY is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is DA08 YWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA08 YWY shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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