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MV08 YGJ

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

32,878 mi
Last recorded32,878 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV08 YGJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2017 32,878 miles

High level stop lamp inoperative

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 11 Sep 2017 32,878 miles

High level stop lamp inoperative

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 28,619 miles

Advise tracking

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 25,453 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 21,651 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 21,651 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Jan 2014 21,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 21,347 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 20,170 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 18,685 miles

lift in o/s/f top strut mtg.

Pass 25 Mar 2011 17,170 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 17,005 miles

front nearside offside brake pads appear low

front nearside offside tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

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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MV08 YGJ is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MV08 YGJ, 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 MV08 YGJ registered?

MV08 YGJ is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 12 March 2008.

Is MV08 YGJ safe to buy?

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