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YD08 YMY

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

61,692 mi
Last recorded61,692 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 YMY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 61,692 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread edge cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 61,455 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 61,303 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 61,294 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust blowing rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 60,939 miles

Front f tyres cracking

hand brake travel

Fail 8 Sep 2022 60,935 miles

Emissions not tested as exhaust has leak of gasses (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust back box joint split (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside side wall cracking to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front f tyres cracking

hand brake travel

Pass 16 Sep 2021 60,477 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 60,145 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 60,000 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 59,810 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 59,506 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 51,928 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 50,328 miles

both rear tyres cracked on side walls and in tread area

Pass 1 Dec 2014 40,339 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 39,521 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 38,939 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 38,516 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 36,641 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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YD08 YMY is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YD08 YMY, 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 YD08 YMY registered?

YD08 YMY is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 2 March 2008.

Is YD08 YMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD08 YMY shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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