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YD08 YXX

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

54,410 mi
Last recorded54,410 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 54,410 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 53,981 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main run (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 May 2022 52,838 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2021 52,587 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 51,465 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 48,119 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 48,119 miles

Offside 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))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 24 Jan 2019 43,008 miles

Offside Front track rod end dust cover perishing

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 37,965 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 33,769 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2016 29,007 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 24,968 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 24,425 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 21,336 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 17,779 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 17,306 miles

exhaust brackets broken but exhaust still secure

Pass 9 Mar 2011 14,185 miles

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)

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 YXX is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 YXX, 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 YD08 YXX registered?

YD08 YXX is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 3 March 2008.

Is YD08 YXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD08 YXX shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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