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YM08 AZX

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

62,947 mi
Last recorded62,947 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM08 AZX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 62,947 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 60,245 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 59,142 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 57,976 miles

Exhaust mounting defective X2 (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking /AT LIMIT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 56,417 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 8 Jul 2021 54,945 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner & outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 52,887 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 50,896 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 48,735 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 46,023 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 46,023 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 43,475 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 40,607 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 37,267 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 34,030 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 30,408 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 26,558 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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YM08 AZX is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black 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 YM08 AZX, 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

How do I check the history of YM08 AZX?

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What year was YM08 AZX registered?

YM08 AZX is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 23 July 2008.

Is YM08 AZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YM08 AZX 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 YM08 AZX have outstanding finance?

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