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RJ08 YML

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,307 mi
Last recorded104,307 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 YML
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Feb 2026 104,307 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and sill backing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2025 95,311 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2024 89,463 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2023 83,148 miles

Clutch pedal stiff

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

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2023 83,147 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Clutch pedal stiff

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 76,481 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 63,071 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 55,678 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 47,294 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 40,409 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2018 40,409 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2017 38,988 miles

Front number plate cracked

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshner ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2016 36,796 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

coil spring corroded rears (2.4.C.1b)

front tyres worn on inner

Fail 20 Jan 2016 36,796 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

coil spring corroded rears (2.4.C.1b)

front tyres worn on inner

oil filter corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2015 33,779 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

exhaust system corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2015 33,779 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

exhaust system corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2014 30,806 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

nearside rear tyre deteriorated badly

offside rear tyre deteriorated badly

very slight binding offside rear wheel

Pass 28 Jan 2013 27,515 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

dealer logo stickers on number plates encroaching on to characters

Pass 1 Feb 2012 24,636 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 22,556 miles

Washers working but poor delivery of fluid

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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RJ08 YML is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver 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 RJ08 YML, 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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RJ08 YML is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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