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YH58 UYB

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

60,887 mi
Last recorded60,887 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 16 Jan 2026 60,887 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 57,050 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 56,393 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 56,171 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 54,738 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 53,103 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 45,693 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 43,397 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 40,121 miles

Offside Rear Tyre on inner edge

Pass 18 Jul 2016 34,278 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 26,627 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres cracking

Pass 17 Sep 2014 24,111 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 20,332 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 16,177 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 11,762 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 UYB is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 UYB, 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 UYB registered?

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

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Does YH58 UYB have outstanding finance?

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