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EX08 YCD

2008 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

27,522 mi
Last recorded27,522 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 YCD
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 27,522 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 25,809 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 24,183 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 22,883 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 20,186 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 20,186 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 18,265 miles

3rd brake light not working

Fail 30 Jul 2021 18,264 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

3rd brake light not working

Pass 17 Aug 2020 16,947 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 15,299 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 13,495 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 11,798 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracked

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

Offside Front tyre cracked

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Pass 9 Sep 2016 10,004 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 17 Feb 2015 7,175 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 5,070 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 3,231 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 2,881 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 2,474 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 YCD is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EX08 YCD, 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 YCD registered?

EX08 YCD is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 11 March 2008.

Is EX08 YCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX08 YCD shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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