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YM08 LRX

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

88,113 mi
Last recorded88,113 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM08 LRX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 88,113 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 78,410 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 67,827 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2023 56,428 miles

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))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 52,122 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jul 2022 52,121 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Verylow (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Very low (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 49,951 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 39,186 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 26,922 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 23,094 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 21,507 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 19,862 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 17,221 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 14,750 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 12,248 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 9,666 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 LRX 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 93.8%.

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 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 LRX, 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

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What year was YM08 LRX registered?

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

Is YM08 LRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YM08 LRX shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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