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YM08 LRV

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

108,964 mi
Last recorded108,964 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM08 LRV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2021 108,964 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front too rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front mirror casing missing

Fail 7 Sep 2021 108,958 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine sump leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front too rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front mirror casing missing

Pass 8 Sep 2020 104,188 miles

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

Offside door mirror cover damaged

oil filler cap missing

Fail 1 Sep 2020 104,179 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside door mirror cover damaged

oil filler cap missing

Pass 29 Aug 2019 98,305 miles

Nearside Rear tyre inner and outer tread edgers cracking

Offside mirror taped up

Pass 16 Aug 2018 92,324 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside mirror taped up

Fail 15 Aug 2018 92,319 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe to flexie and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure both front mountings corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside mirror taped up

Pass 5 Aug 2017 84,890 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside mirror taped up

Fail 31 Jul 2017 84,888 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside mirror taped up

Pass 18 Jul 2016 80,357 miles

exhaust centre bracket fractured but still supported

Pass 13 Jul 2015 76,137 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 70,626 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 52,118 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2013 52,110 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 54,402 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 39,483 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 LRV is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LRV, 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 LRV registered?

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

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