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YM08 LRY

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

94,790 mi
Last recorded94,790 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM08 LRY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 94,790 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside & nearside (1.2.1 (e))

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

undersealed

Fail 6 May 2026 94,790 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

undersealed

Pass 8 May 2025 87,706 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 155/70/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 155/70/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2024 80,405 miles
Fail 15 May 2024 80,404 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2023 73,986 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 May 2022 70,698 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 18 May 2022 70,697 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer corroded/split (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure Front mounting snapped off due to corrosion. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 May 2021 67,517 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 67,517 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 60,691 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3 mm 155/70/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jun 2020 60,691 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3 mm 155/70/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 50,970 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2018 45,461 miles

oil sump corroded and leaking

Pass 19 May 2017 39,963 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 36,350 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 36,350 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/70x13 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Apr 2015 30,266 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 30,266 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2014 22,307 miles

imbalance on front brakes (at time of mot )

Fail 1 Feb 2014 22,307 miles

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

imbalance on front brakes (at time of mot )

Pass 3 Apr 2013 17,606 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 17,251 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 13,580 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 10,428 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 LRY is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 LRY, 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 LRY registered?

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

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