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YG08 VXC

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

35,136 mi
Last recorded35,136 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 VXC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 35,136 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 28,920 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2025 28,920 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 24,880 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes coated in sealant (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 23,195 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 22,112 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 20,534 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 19,403 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2020 19,401 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 17,694 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 17,693 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 15,887 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 14,421 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 12,721 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 10,210 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 9,090 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 9,089 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 7,820 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 6,102 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 4,658 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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YG08 VXC is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YG08 VXC, 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 YG08 VXC registered?

YG08 VXC is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 20 March 2008.

Is YG08 VXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG08 VXC shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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