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PN58 YEY

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

146,644 mi
Last recorded146,644 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN58 YEY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2019 146,644 miles

Bonnet: secondary retaining device not working

Both front outer CV boot slightly deteriorated

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust corroded/weakened front to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Oct 2019 146,641 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Bonnet: secondary retaining device not working

Both front outer CV boot slightly deteriorated

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 137,537 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn out on inner edge-Tyre size 165/60R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn out on inner edge-Tyre size 165/60R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre size 165/60R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Oct 2018 137,535 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust corroded/leaking (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine Engine sump pan corroded/leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn out on inner edge-Tyre size 165/60R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn out on inner edge-Tyre size 165/60R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre size 165/60R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 128,443 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 111,068 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Sep 2016 111,068 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 90,870 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 90,870 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 69,369 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 69,369 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 48,460 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 48,269 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 29,053 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 29,053 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 17,518 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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PN58 YEY 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 56.3%.

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 PN58 YEY, 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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PN58 YEY is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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