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MJ58 YLB

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

73,014 mi
Last recorded73,014 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ58 YLB
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2024 73,014 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 68,772 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 63,507 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 59,712 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 59,712 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 56,693 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 52,326 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

park brake has long travel

Pass 19 Nov 2018 47,693 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Nov 2018 47,693 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 40,856 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 34,515 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

n/s/f tyre low tread

o/s/f tyre worn

Pass 6 Jul 2015 26,100 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 18,763 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 14,220 miles

nearside rear tyre is perished and getting low

Pass 15 Dec 2011 11,038 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 11,038 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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MJ58 YLB is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MJ58 YLB, 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 MJ58 YLB registered?

MJ58 YLB is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 18 December 2008.

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