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YE58 UJF

2008 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

139,324 mi
Last recorded139,324 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE58 UJF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 139,324 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2025 139,323 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake performance unable to be tested brake pipe burst on first application (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture to rear rear section by the fuel tank (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2024 135,625 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2024 135,613 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill and sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill and sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 131,274 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2023 131,273 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high front flex (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 125,629 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s/r lagging slightly (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 115,698 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 104,011 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 103,994 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 101,292 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2018 94,499 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear AT REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear AT REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Dec 2018 94,499 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear AT REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear AT REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 88,613 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear AT REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear AT REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 82,929 miles

exhaust brackets front and centre have had temp repair

various brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2016 82,927 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

exhaust brackets front and centre have had temp repair

front brake imbalance 26%

nail in n/s rear tyre

various brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2015 76,713 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 69,819 miles

slight corrosion on various brake pipes

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 10 Dec 2013 63,315 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 56,901 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 44,126 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 UJF is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Blue 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 UJF, 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 UJF is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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