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NU58 YSK

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

76,506 mi
Last recorded76,506 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU58 YSK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2019 76,506 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 67,297 miles

Bonnet safety catch mechanism sticking

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2018 67,297 miles

Body component damaged and likely to cause injury n/s mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Bonnet safety catch mechanism sticking

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 61,068 miles

Both front tyres inside edges worn close to limit

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 51,612 miles

Exhaust bracket deteriorated

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 40,290 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 31,548 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 23,217 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 23,217 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 16,700 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 12,015 miles

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

rear brake imbalance quite high 24%

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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NU58 YSK is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 NU58 YSK, 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 NU58 YSK registered?

NU58 YSK is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 November 2008.

Is NU58 YSK safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU58 YSK shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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