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YH58 UXU

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

81,442 mi
Last recorded81,442 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH58 UXU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2021 81,442 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside rear & nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair front (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 2 Jun 2021 81,440 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside rear & nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair front (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 79,729 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 76,909 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 73,574 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 73,574 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 70,111 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 70,111 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 66,189 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 57,647 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 51,775 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 44,411 miles

slight wear on front wiper blades

Pass 22 Oct 2012 37,528 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 30,192 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

minor oil leak

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 UXU is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YH58 UXU, 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 YH58 UXU registered?

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

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The MOT history for YH58 UXU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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