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ML58 YLY

2008 Kia Picanto

Yellow Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

46,316 mi
Last recorded46,316 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML58 YLY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 46,316 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 41,730 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2025 41,695 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 36,825 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2023 32,499 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 31,825 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 30,648 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 30,648 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 29,926 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 29,926 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 28,292 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 26,013 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 23,757 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 21,649 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 19,269 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 16,380 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 13,725 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 24 Oct 2012 10,950 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 7,271 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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ML58 YLY is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Yellow with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 ML58 YLY, 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 ML58 YLY registered?

ML58 YLY is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 October 2008.

Is ML58 YLY safe to buy?

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