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YH58 UXX

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

63,920 mi
Last recorded63,920 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 63,920 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wiper blade defective

Fail 20 Aug 2025 63,920 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to large hole in rear exhaust box (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wiper blade defective

Pass 30 Aug 2024 58,703 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2024 58,702 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 53,625 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2023 53,625 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 52,145 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive from oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60 R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 44,711 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 44,711 miles

Central Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak centre box to rear (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 39,893 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 37,334 miles

exhaust hangers broken requires attention

Pass 8 Oct 2018 34,283 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test dash cams ()

Pass 6 Oct 2017 31,151 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Oct 2017 31,132 miles

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

Offside Front slight bind

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 27,903 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 27,015 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 23,427 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 22,336 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 20,821 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 20,821 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 18,364 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 UXX is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc 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 UXX, 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 UXX registered?

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

Is YH58 UXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH58 UXX shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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