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KY08 XRL

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,300 mi
Last recorded87,300 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY08 XRL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 87,300 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Outer sill area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2026 87,300 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Outer sill area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 80,975 miles

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Apr 2025 80,946 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 76,707 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 73,256 miles

Nearside Front top mount has slight play

Nearside Rear Brake light lens slightly misted

Offside Front top mount has slight play

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

Fail 11 Apr 2023 73,256 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front top mount has slight play

Nearside Rear Brake light lens slightly misted

Offside Front top mount has slight play

Pass 14 Apr 2022 71,012 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 64,924 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 64,924 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 62,902 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 62,902 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 62,308 miles

Nearside Front suspension top mounting has slight movement

Offside Front suspension top mounting has slight movement

Pass 5 Apr 2016 62,298 miles

Corrosion to parts of exhaust system

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 18 Apr 2015 54,385 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2014 40,494 miles

center exhaust joint broken exhaust secure at time of test

slight movement in both front upper spring mounts

Pass 20 Apr 2013 27,982 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 27,209 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 20,031 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 10 Mar 2011 13,131 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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KY08 XRL is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KY08 XRL, 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 KY08 XRL registered?

KY08 XRL is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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