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DK58 YKU

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

37,216 mi
Last recorded37,216 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK58 YKU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 37,216 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 35,534 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2024 35,529 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2023 34,443 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2023 34,385 miles

Nearside 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))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability top mount (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre slightly cracking.n/s/f/top mount slightly play.

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 32,646 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 31,347 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 30,071 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 28,348 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 28,348 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 26,231 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 26,231 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 24,620 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 23,547 miles

middle exhaust hanger insecure

Pass 19 Nov 2015 22,230 miles

Offside Front Inner edge of tyre worn

Pass 4 Nov 2014 19,093 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 17,071 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 14,066 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 11,127 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 YKU is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DK58 YKU, 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

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What year was DK58 YKU registered?

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

Is DK58 YKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK58 YKU shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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