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PX08 YXF

2008 Kia Picanto

Grey Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2022
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

84,085 mi
Last recorded84,085 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX08 YXF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2021 84,085 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 80,536 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 5 Mar 2020 80,536 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 76,249 miles

exhaust slightly rusty

Pass 1 May 2018 75,998 miles

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 67,343 miles

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

Oil leak sump has become porous ()

Pass 20 May 2016 60,208 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 52,129 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both rear tyres perishing and crackiong

small stone chip in windscrean

Pass 13 May 2014 42,008 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish and crack

Pass 14 May 2013 29,377 miles

Both rear tyre side walls starting to crack

Pass 10 May 2012 17,661 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 6,399 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 6,355 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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PX08 YXF is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Grey with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 PX08 YXF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PX08 YXF registered?

PX08 YXF is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 8 May 2008.

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The MOT history for PX08 YXF shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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