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YK58 ZTX

2008 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

83,034 mi
Last recorded83,034 miles
Recorded on16 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK58 ZTX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2024 83,034 miles

Front Lower Sump corroded(sepage)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 May 2024 83,034 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Flexi Pipe (8.2.2.1 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Both (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Outer Direction indicator not working Central (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil level too low

Pass 25 May 2023 76,471 miles
Fail 25 May 2023 76,471 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 72,100 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated x2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 58,924 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 58,665 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 51,699 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 44,397 miles

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 39,256 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 35,602 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 29,487 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 25,129 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 20,245 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 15,281 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 10,095 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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YK58 ZTX is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YK58 ZTX, 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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YK58 ZTX is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 2 September 2008.

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