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LO08 YZT

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

81,421 mi
Last recorded81,421 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 YZT
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 81,421 miles

Nearside Front play in link

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

corrosion abs ring

corrosion to inner sills and wheel arches

Fail 2 Feb 2026 81,414 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front play in link

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

corrosion abs ring

corrosion to inner sills and wheel arches

Pass 10 Feb 2025 79,283 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2025 79,283 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2024 72,560 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2024 72,551 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 59,195 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 46,824 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 35,760 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 29,989 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 24,899 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 22,953 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 17,307 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 13,778 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 11,773 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2014 11,773 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 9,581 miles

Both front tyres wearing smooth on inner edges.

Pass 3 Aug 2012 7,517 miles

o/s/f tyre has cut on outter wall but not too cords

Pass 27 May 2011 5,221 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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LO08 YZT is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black 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 LO08 YZT, 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 LO08 YZT registered?

LO08 YZT is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 June 2008.

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