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YH58 LPF

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,729 mi
Last recorded107,729 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH58 LPF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 107,729 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 106,401 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2024 106,394 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 105,259 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 95,563 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2022 95,563 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 80,128 miles

2nd bonnet catch faulty

Nearside Front pin hole in drive shaft boot

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 75,832 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes to and from offside rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to nearside front flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

engine earth bonding strap insecure

oil leak at oil filter

Fail 5 Oct 2020 75,785 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective secondary catch seized (3.1 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes to and from offside rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to nearside front flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

engine earth bonding strap insecure

oil leak at oil filter

Pass 8 Oct 2019 68,662 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Clutch high

Engine oil over full

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust blow/hole/ 2 brackets snapped/system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Gearbox earth strap not connected

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm/inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering gaitor big clip loose

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Wiper rubber torn off

Fail 7 Oct 2019 68,662 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached front bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm/inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Clutch high

Engine oil over full

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust blow/hole/ 2 brackets snapped/system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Gearbox earth strap not connected

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm/inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering gaitor big clip loose

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Wiper rubber torn off

Pass 3 Oct 2018 65,460 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 60,581 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 56,113 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 50,671 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 24 Sep 2014 45,539 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 41,362 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 41,355 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 36,258 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 36,258 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 27,981 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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YH58 LPF is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc 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 YH58 LPF, 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 YH58 LPF registered?

YH58 LPF is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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