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HY08 TYW

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2022
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

32,978 mi
Last recorded32,978 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 TYW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2021 32,978 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 28,833 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 27,830 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 25,825 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Front and centre exhaust brackets corroded and broken, temporary repair to centre

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

Off side front tyre perished

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight oil leak

Fail 12 Apr 2018 25,825 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Front and centre exhaust brackets corroded and broken, temporary repair to centre

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

Off side front tyre perished

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 24,375 miles

Near side front tyre slightly perished 155/70/13

Pass 22 Feb 2016 21,176 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 18,284 miles

Oil leak

offside front tyre tread worn close to legal limit on inner edge

Pass 11 Feb 2014 14,802 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 10,798 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 8,207 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 6,166 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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HY08 TYW is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 HY08 TYW, 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 HY08 TYW registered?

HY08 TYW is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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The MOT history for HY08 TYW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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