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YM08 JBU

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

39,107 mi
Last recorded39,107 miles
Recorded on28 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2021 39,107 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 35,625 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 35,625 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 34,555 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 34,555 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2018 27,083 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 21,415 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 21,415 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2016 20,252 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 17,824 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 16,140 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 14,613 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 13,201 miles

the o/s/f tyre is splitting on the inside sidewall

Pass 18 Jul 2011 11,536 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 JBU is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 JBU, 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 YM08 JBU registered?

YM08 JBU is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 July 2008.

Is YM08 JBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YM08 JBU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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