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YL08 KXC

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

30,760 mi
Last recorded30,760 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL08 KXC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 30,760 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2025 30,305 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 29,670 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 28,878 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 28,340 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 27,576 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 27,234 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake low effort

Offside Front top mount slight play

Pass 26 Jul 2019 26,374 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear handbrake low effort

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 24,951 miles

Nearside Rear wheel binding slightly

Offside Front tyre tread splitting and cracked

Offside Rear tyre tread splitting and cracked

nearside rear tyre tread splitting and cracked

Pass 11 Jul 2017 22,865 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 20,610 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 18,253 miles

both rear tyres tread starting to lift

offside front tyre tread starting to lift

Pass 1 Jul 2014 15,752 miles

all four tyres perished

Fail 1 Jul 2014 15,752 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all four tyres perished

Pass 5 Jul 2013 13,243 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 10,955 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 8,786 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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YL08 KXC is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 YL08 KXC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YL08 KXC registered?

YL08 KXC is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 16 July 2008.

Is YL08 KXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL08 KXC shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YL08 KXC have outstanding finance?

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