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YL08 ZVS

2008 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

36,902 mi
Last recorded36,902 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL08 ZVS
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 36,902 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 30,494 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2025 30,494 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 26,291 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 20,345 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 13,615 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 11,251 miles

front tyre tread depths getting low

Pass 12 Aug 2020 10,816 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 10,045 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 9,129 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 8,101 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 6,564 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 5,669 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 4,904 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 4,110 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 3,362 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 2,575 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 ZVS is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Blue 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 ZVS, 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 YL08 ZVS registered?

YL08 ZVS is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 21 August 2008.

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The MOT history for YL08 ZVS 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.

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