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DS08 YFF

2008 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

53,285 mi
Last recorded53,285 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 YFF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2021 53,285 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to perish between tread blocks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Blade rubber split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Park brake efficiency slightly low

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

Fail 4 Aug 2021 53,285 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to perish between tread blocks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Blade rubber split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Park brake efficiency slightly low

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewalls split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 43,074 miles

Rear parking brake just meet performance 16%

Pass 26 Jul 2019 37,500 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 32,489 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

parking brake performance just meet at 17%

Pass 19 Jul 2017 27,036 miles

center exhaust bracket broke but still surported

Pass 19 Jul 2016 25,434 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 25,434 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 22,967 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 22,883 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear tyre punctured and losing pressure

Pass 5 Jul 2014 15,824 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 10,236 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 6,649 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 5,804 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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DS08 YFF is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DS08 YFF, 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 DS08 YFF registered?

DS08 YFF is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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