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YD08 YXW

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

145,085 mi
Last recorded145,085 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 YXW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2023 145,085 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 122,833 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 105,642 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2020 102,699 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2020 102,699 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 98,850 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 98,849 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2018 92,371 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2018 92,371 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2017 86,210 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill weak (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2016 78,467 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 67,188 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

osf tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 26 Feb 2014 54,855 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2014 54,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 44,901 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 34,176 miles

exhaust mid hanger cracked

o/s/r tyre radial cracking

Pass 15 Feb 2011 22,862 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 YXW is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YXW, 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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YD08 YXW is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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