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EX08 YDE

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

78,351 mi
Last recorded78,351 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 YDE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 78,351 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2025 75,123 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2024 71,525 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2024 71,525 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2023 68,038 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 64,782 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2022 64,781 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Feb 2021 61,656 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 61,600 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 48,313 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 38,975 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 38,930 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 31,262 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 31,262 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2016 31,262 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 26,588 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 22,708 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 19,860 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 17,646 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 12,808 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 YDE is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YDE, 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

How do I check the history of EX08 YDE?

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What year was EX08 YDE registered?

EX08 YDE is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 13 March 2008.

Is EX08 YDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX08 YDE shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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