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MK58 YCE

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

64,429 mi
Last recorded64,429 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK58 YCE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2023 64,429 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre none repairable area. The outer wall is also deteriorating ()

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

Offside Front wheel bearings unable to fully assess due to a slightly binding wheel

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Sep 2022 61,166 miles

Nearside Front headlamp dipped beam image slightly affected

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

Offside Rear tyre breadth of tread slightly damaged by a nail

The front exhaust mounting bracket is detached/broken away

Pass 19 Aug 2021 58,185 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 58,156 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (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 24 Aug 2020 55,935 miles

The nearside and offside front anti roll bar link bottom ball joint dust covers are twisted

The nearside and offside front tyres are worn unevenly

Pass 30 Aug 2019 53,089 miles

Offside Rear tyre at the inner side of the central band has a metal spike cut through the rubber causing damage in two areas. The tyre is not legally repairable.

The exhaust system mounting brackets are excessively deteriorated/detached, but not likely to allow the system to fall off the vehicle.

Fail 30 Aug 2019 53,089 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre at the inner side of the central band has a metal spike cut through the rubber causing damage in two areas. The tyre is not legally repairable.

The exhaust system mounting brackets are excessively deteriorated/detached, but not likely to allow the system to fall off the vehicle.

Pass 4 Sep 2018 47,314 miles

Central Rear Upper stop lamp does not illuminate when required

Exhaust mounting defective mounting(s) insecure/detached (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front wheel bearings unable to fully assess due to a slight bind on the wheel

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 41,002 miles

The N/S and O/S front tyres are close to the legal limit and the inner edges are worn close to the cords

Pass 6 Aug 2016 33,559 miles

Nearside Front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint(s) dust covers are twisted (2.4G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre wall(s) are deteriorating [1408](4.1D.1a)

Offside Front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint(s) dust covers are twisted (2.4G.2)

Offside Rear suspension spring extreme end is corroding (2.4C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre wall(s) are deteriorating [1508](4.1D.1a)

The exhaust system mountings brackets are excessively deteriorated (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 29,902 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 29,902 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 27,375 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 25,510 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 20,942 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)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 15,114 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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MK58 YCE is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc 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 MK58 YCE, 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 MK58 YCE registered?

MK58 YCE is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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