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EX08 YDJ

2008 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

9,141 mi
Last recorded9,141 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 9,141 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 9,131 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 8,718 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2023 8,717 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 8,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks around tread pattern of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks around tread pattern and sidewall of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear wiper blade has a split rubber

Pass 22 Mar 2021 8,436 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks around tread pattern and sidewall of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear wiper blade has a split rubber

Fail 22 Mar 2021 8,436 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks around tread pattern and sidewall of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear wiper blade has a split rubber

Pass 18 Mar 2020 8,433 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks around tread pattern and sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 8,292 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 8,290 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2018 8,062 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 7,815 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 7,601 miles

gear box oil leaking

near side front tyre cracking on side wall

near side rear tyre cracking on side wall

off side rear tyre cracking on side wall

Pass 9 Apr 2015 7,386 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 9 Apr 2015 7,386 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 8 Apr 2014 7,170 miles

hub caps on o/s damaged

Pass 25 Mar 2013 6,847 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 6,521 miles

n/s airbag switched off

Pass 21 Mar 2011 5,819 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 YDJ is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YDJ, 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 YDJ registered?

EX08 YDJ is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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