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NU08 YYX

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,455 mi
Last recorded110,455 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU08 YYX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2019 110,455 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 103,229 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Feb 2018 103,228 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Feb 2017 95,273 miles

Front section exhauxt bracket broken but causing exhaust to be insecure

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 88,053 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Jan 2016 88,052 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 77,258 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)

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

Fail 26 Jan 2015 77,258 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 66,696 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2014 66,696 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 54,946 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 35,194 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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NU08 YYX is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NU08 YYX, 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 NU08 YYX registered?

NU08 YYX is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is NU08 YYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU08 YYX shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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