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EX08 YCF

2008 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

71,699 mi
Last recorded71,699 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 71,699 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 69,817 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 68,199 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 65,717 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 62,770 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 60,810 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 57,357 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 47,919 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 39,557 miles

Boot/hatch damaged/dented

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt minor (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear bumper damaged/insecure

Pass 14 Jan 2017 28,348 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop/stabilizer link (2.4.G.2)

damage to the boot/tailgate no sharp edge present at time of test

Fail 9 Jan 2017 28,156 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop/stabilizer link (2.4.G.2)

damage to the boot/tailgate no sharp edge present at time of test

Pass 16 Jan 2016 20,223 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 16,141 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 14,068 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 11,488 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 9,276 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 6,835 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 YCF is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 YCF, 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 EX08 YCF registered?

EX08 YCF is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 15 April 2008.

Is EX08 YCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX08 YCF shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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