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ET08 GYE

2008 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

90,812 mi
Last recorded90,812 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET08 GYE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 3 Aug 2026 90,812 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 87,872 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides of vehicle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 85,625 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides of car (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 81,302 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides of car slight (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 78,895 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides of car (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 75,454 miles

Brake fluid resevoir level getting low.

Offside rear suspension coil spring slightly corroded.

Pass 30 Jul 2020 72,325 miles

Exhaust center pipe mount hook fractured away from pipe.

Offside rear suspension coil spring slightly corroded.

Pass 8 Aug 2019 68,934 miles

Both rear suspension coil springs slightly corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2018 64,879 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 58,785 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside front tyre tread worn on inner shoulder

Pass 8 Aug 2016 51,488 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 43,406 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Aug 2014 35,444 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 29,600 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres wearing on edges

rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 6 Aug 2012 24,584 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

items removed from rear view mirror pior to test

Pass 6 Aug 2011 20,762 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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ET08 GYE is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ET08 GYE, 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 ET08 GYE registered?

ET08 GYE is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 16 August 2008.

Is ET08 GYE safe to buy?

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