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YJ08 DEK

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

41,286 mi
Last recorded41,286 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ08 DEK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 41,286 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2025 41,283 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 38,094 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 35,616 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 35,616 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 33,400 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 31,964 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 30,199 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 30,199 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 27,792 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 25,700 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 20,433 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 15,150 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 10,241 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 9,732 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 9,139 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 8,540 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 7,079 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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YJ08 DEK is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YJ08 DEK, 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 YJ08 DEK registered?

YJ08 DEK is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 July 2008.

Is YJ08 DEK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ08 DEK shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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