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SK58 YLJ

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

78,738 mi
Last recorded78,738 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK58 YLJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2023 78,738 miles

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

brake hose ferrules are starting to corrode and deteriorate

front of vehicle and outer sills are starting to corrode

front subframe and rear axle are corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2022 68,992 miles

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

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

brake hose ferrules are starting to corrode and deteriorate

floor of vehicle and outer sills are starting to corrode

front subframe is starting to corrode

rear axle has corrosion

Pass 14 Jun 2021 57,249 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear joint, exhaust system showing signs of corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

subframe showing signs of corrosion

Fail 10 Jun 2021 57,247 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear joint, exhaust system showing signs of corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

subframe showing signs of corrosion

Pass 25 Jun 2020 46,644 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 36,285 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 36,285 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2018 32,101 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 30 May 2017 30,052 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 30,052 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer pipe (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe exhaust leaking in 2 places (7.1.2)

Pass 23 May 2016 26,986 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 25,373 miles

all of the exhaust system is slightly corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2014 23,344 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 20,655 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 15,837 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 11,766 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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SK58 YLJ is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SK58 YLJ, 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 SK58 YLJ registered?

SK58 YLJ is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 12 September 2008.

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