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NU58 YSR

2008 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,625 mi
Last recorded52,625 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU58 YSR
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 52,625 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly under inflated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear hi level stop light not working

slight oil leak engine sump

Pass 19 Dec 2024 51,889 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

rear high level stop light not working

slight oil leak from engine sump (porous)

Fail 4 Dec 2024 51,886 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump slightly porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

rear high level stop light not working

Pass 1 Dec 2023 49,437 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

nearside handbrake low on effort just met requirements

Pass 23 Nov 2022 47,027 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

nearside handbrake performance low just met requirements

Fail 23 Nov 2022 47,027 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

nearside handbrake performance low just met requirements

Pass 29 Nov 2021 45,569 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 44,270 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 41,863 miles

nearside handbrake just met requirements

Fail 2 Dec 2019 41,863 miles

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

nearside handbrake just met requirements

Pass 1 Nov 2018 39,542 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 37,000 miles

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

nearside rear tyre cracking between treads

offside rear tyre cracking between treads

Pass 12 Oct 2016 34,677 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 32,313 miles

exhaust centre and rear mountings broaken.

Fail 25 Oct 2014 30,365 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust centre and rear mounting brackets broaken.

front brake pads wearing low.

Pass 25 Oct 2014 30,365 miles

exhaust centre and rear mounting brackets broaken.

front brake pads wearing low.

Pass 26 Oct 2013 27,698 miles

Both rear head restraints removed from vehicle

both centre exhaust brackets broken away from welding

n/s/r seatbelt twisted

Pass 26 Oct 2012 24,444 miles

2 centre section exhaust mountings corroded completely off.

nearside rear seat belt twisted

rear seat head restraints removed from vehicle

Pass 22 Nov 2011 21,858 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 21,858 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 YSR is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 NU58 YSR, 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 YSR registered?

NU58 YSR is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 22 December 2008.

Is NU58 YSR safe to buy?

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