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KY08 ZBJ

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

92,585 mi
Last recorded92,585 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY08 ZBJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2026 92,585 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2025 75,175 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2025 75,175 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 52,955 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 52,102 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 50,320 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 50,320 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 49,457 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 49,114 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 47,891 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 43,743 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 43,743 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 41,372 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 41,372 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2016 37,233 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 34,693 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 32,947 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 24,342 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 16,979 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 10,643 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 4,878 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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KY08 ZBJ is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 ZBJ, 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 ZBJ registered?

KY08 ZBJ is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 3 April 2008.

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