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YG58 UUW

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

17,022 mi
Last recorded17,022 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG58 UUW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 17,022 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2025 17,022 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective Both front (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 16,699 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 16,404 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 16,121 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 15,693 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 15,290 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 15,290 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 14,178 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 13,860 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 13,547 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 13,546 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 12,415 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 10,891 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 9,114 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 8,097 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 6,321 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 3,736 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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YG58 UUW is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YG58 UUW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YG58 UUW registered?

YG58 UUW is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 12 November 2008.

Is YG58 UUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG58 UUW shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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