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YE58 PMU

2008 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

53,056 mi
Last recorded53,056 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 53,056 miles

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

Under body corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2026 53,056 miles

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

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

Under body corroded

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 51,307 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 47,076 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 44,725 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 43,716 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2022 43,716 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 42,780 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2021 42,780 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 41,964 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 40,910 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 39,283 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 38,371 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 37,539 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 35,336 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 31,753 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 28,029 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 23,263 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 21,632 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 20,295 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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YE58 PMU is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YE58 PMU, 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 PMU registered?

YE58 PMU is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 19 December 2008.

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