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YE58 FFS

2008 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

46,163 mi
Last recorded46,163 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE58 FFS
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 46,163 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2024 44,440 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 42,752 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2023 42,750 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Feed to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Feed to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Feed to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 40,724 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 40,723 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 38,832 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 36,707 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2019 34,316 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2019 34,316 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 30,986 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 30,986 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 27,570 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 23,687 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Aug 2016 23,687 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 19,845 miles

exhaust system corroding

Pass 1 Sep 2014 15,843 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 15,843 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 12,508 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 9,891 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 7,521 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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YE58 FFS is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YE58 FFS, 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 YE58 FFS registered?

YE58 FFS is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 December 2008.

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