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N70 VYA

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

67,354 mi
Last recorded67,354 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN70 VYA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 67,354 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 66,379 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside and nearside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 65,254 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 64,420 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 63,952 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 63,579 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 63,068 miles

Central Rear centre stop light not working

Pass 12 Oct 2018 62,486 miles

Rear both rear tyres have lots of splits ...inner sidewall 165..60..14

Fail 12 Oct 2018 62,486 miles

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

Rear both rear tyres have lots of splits ...inner sidewall 165..60..14

Pass 10 Oct 2017 60,858 miles

Rear both rear tyres perished ... lots of small splits to sidewall/tread

Pass 13 Oct 2016 54,955 miles

NSF tyre wearing thin both from inside and outside

Pass 22 Oct 2015 48,818 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 41,240 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 34,509 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 26,913 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 19,593 miles

front tyres wearing close to minimum tread depth 1.6mm

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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N70 VYA is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 N70 VYA, 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 N70 VYA registered?

N70 VYA is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 October 2008.

Is N70 VYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N70 VYA shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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