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DK58 YJZ

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

123,747 mi
Last recorded123,747 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK58 YJZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2024 123,747 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 119,606 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2023 119,606 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 117,050 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

surface rust under body all over

Fail 9 Nov 2022 117,039 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

surface rust under body all over

Pass 3 Sep 2021 111,614 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 102,652 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2020 102,652 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 94,525 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2019 94,525 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 84,653 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both O/S & N/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both O/S & N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 84,616 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both O/S & N/S smearing screen (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both O/S & N/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both O/S & N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 74,603 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated / corroded

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 69,588 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both O/S & N/S (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded Both O/S & N/S (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 62,542 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 47,711 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 40,351 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 40,313 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 31,826 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre edged

Oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2011 24,161 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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DK58 YJZ is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DK58 YJZ, 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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DK58 YJZ is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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