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YM08 BNB

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

82,336 mi
Last recorded82,336 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM08 BNB
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 82,336 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2025 77,305 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 72,378 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Aug 2024 72,378 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 70,572 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Fail 10 Aug 2023 70,572 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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 17 Aug 2022 63,019 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Aug 2022 62,751 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 55,488 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Aug 2021 55,487 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 50,519 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 48,280 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 44,515 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 40,969 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 40,969 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 37,738 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre cracking in tread

Offside Front tyre cracking in tread

Fail 9 Aug 2016 37,737 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre cracking in tread

Offside Front tyre cracking in tread

Pass 3 Aug 2015 33,813 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 30,725 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust brackets adrift but still adequately supported

Pass 14 Aug 2013 22,927 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 13,591 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 13,591 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 4,832 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 BNB is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BNB, 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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YM08 BNB is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 17 July 2008.

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