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KN58 YTV

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

130,164 mi
Last recorded130,164 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN58 YTV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2023 130,164 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 128,888 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 128,195 miles

sump rusty

Fail 4 Sep 2020 128,193 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

sump rusty

Pass 26 Sep 2019 127,146 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to legal limit (175/55/15) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Sep 2019 127,146 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Handbrake a little high

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to legal limit (175/55/15) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 125,916 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 125,336 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Sep 2017 125,336 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wipers starting to smear

Pass 22 Aug 2016 124,306 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 124,306 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear wiper blade defective

Pass 18 Jun 2015 121,258 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 121,258 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake fluid level below max.

ext. system getting rusty in places

front & centre ext. mounting brackets broken away

general wear on discs

rear wiper blade wearing

Pass 26 Jun 2014 108,193 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 108,193 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres low on tread

ext. system getting rusty in places

front and centre ext. mounting brackets broken away

general wear on discs

n/s/r tyre low on tread

n/s/r tyre side wall wearing

o/s/r tyre getting low on tread

odd sticker on screen

plastic covers fitted over sils

Fail 3 Jun 2013 77,610 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 77,610 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 50,219 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 17 Jun 2011 20,804 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Jun 2011 20,804 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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KN58 YTV is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KN58 YTV, 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 KN58 YTV registered?

KN58 YTV is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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