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YD58 WRT

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

71,444 mi
Last recorded71,444 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD58 WRT
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 71,444 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2025 71,443 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Lower Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 64,362 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 17 Jan 2024 64,350 miles

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

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))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

handbrake high requires adjustment

sump corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2023 59,511 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2023 59,511 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 19 Jan 2023 59,465 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust condition (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust flexi broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 49,273 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top mount bush's have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both badly worn on inner edge's replace asap (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 39,012 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 31,124 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 21,308 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 21,308 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2017 19,837 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 18,367 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 16,924 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 15,359 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 14,026 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 12,471 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 10,679 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2011 10,679 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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YD58 WRT is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YD58 WRT, 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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YD58 WRT is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 18 September 2008.

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