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YH58 UYE

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

87,341 mi
Last recorded87,341 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2024 87,341 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2024 87,340 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod inner joint (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 76,915 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Oct 2023 76,915 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working front both side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps rear both side (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 71,545 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

front reg plate faded

Fail 11 Oct 2022 71,544 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

front reg plate faded

Pass 1 Nov 2021 67,048 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2021 67,048 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2020 62,843 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2020 62,843 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 57,689 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 57,654 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Dec 2018 51,890 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2018 51,890 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged relucktor rings broke (1.6 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 43,440 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 43,440 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 39,206 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 36,809 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 36,809 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 32,700 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 32,700 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 24,693 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 18,384 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 UYE is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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

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