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YH58 UYA

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,598 mi
Last recorded132,598 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH58 UYA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2022 132,598 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake pipe to brake hose showing signs of corrosion

Fail 31 Oct 2022 132,598 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear brake pipe to brake hose showing signs of corrosion

Pass 29 Oct 2021 131,021 miles

brake pipes covered by substance-

Pass 29 Oct 2020 126,401 miles

front brake discs worn thin-middle exhaust has slight leak-brake pipes to both front flexi hoses corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2019 124,221 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 117,690 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 108,232 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

o/s n/s/f +n/s/r tyre inner treads showing slight wear

Pass 27 Sep 2016 98,180 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 86,879 miles

Nearside Front has edge wear and cracking

Nearside Rear badly cracking

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2014 77,779 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 77,779 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 68,413 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 67,784 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 54,637 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2012 54,636 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 40,169 miles

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

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

off side front brake binding slightly

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 UYA is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UYA, 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 UYA registered?

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

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