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YE58 PLX

2008 Kia Picanto

Yellow Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

39,988 mi
Last recorded39,988 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE58 PLX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2021 39,988 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2021 39,987 miles

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

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 34,647 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 34,647 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 27,024 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 27,022 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (1.6 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 20,698 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 20,646 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns/os (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Wishbone Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Wishbone Bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Axle Bushes Deteriorating

Rear Coil Springs Corroding Slightly

Rear Wiper Deteriorating Slightly

Slight Oil Leak

VIN Chassis Plate Slightly Damaged

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 25 Nov 2017 20,646 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ns/os (2.4.G.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ns/os (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns/os (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Wishbone Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Wishbone Bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Axle Bushes Deteriorating

Rear Coil Springs Corroding Slightly

Rear Wiper Deteriorating Slightly

Slight Oil Leak

VIN Chassis Plate Slightly Damaged

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 19,161 miles

Both front wiper blades split

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 26 Nov 2016 19,161 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported Centre (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Both front wiper blades split

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 24 Nov 2015 17,286 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Nov 2015 17,286 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 14,935 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Nov 2014 14,935 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 11,880 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2013 11,880 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2012 9,222 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)

slight cut in offside front tyre

Pass 19 Nov 2011 7,439 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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YE58 PLX is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Yellow with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 PLX, 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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YE58 PLX is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 November 2008.

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