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EX08 YBZ

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,229 mi
Last recorded92,229 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 YBZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2022 92,229 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 78,489 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 68,011 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2020 68,011 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 56,280 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 56,280 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 47,285 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 39,001 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 27,993 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 18,975 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 18,968 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

both front and nearside rear tyres perished and cracking

Pass 21 Jul 2014 10,638 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 6,003 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 5,247 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 3,734 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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EX08 YBZ is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EX08 YBZ, 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 EX08 YBZ registered?

EX08 YBZ is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 3 March 2008.

Is EX08 YBZ safe to buy?

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