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YF58 HXW

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,238 mi
Last recorded75,238 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF58 HXW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 75,238 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2025 74,811 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps n/s and o/s (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 59,336 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe/axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2024 59,336 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe/axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 53,526 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 49,313 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 46,473 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 43,102 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 14 Dec 2020 43,102 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 40,976 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 38,462 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 38,462 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 34,145 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 30,671 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 26,678 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 22,824 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 22,824 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 19,813 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 16,153 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 12,743 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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YF58 HXW is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YF58 HXW, 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 YF58 HXW registered?

YF58 HXW is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 23 December 2008.

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