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YM08 LSD

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

75,035 mi
Last recorded75,035 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2019 75,035 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 61,861 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 51,231 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 51,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 43,026 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 43,026 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 38,660 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 38,660 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 33,067 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2014 33,067 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 26,747 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 21,154 miles

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

o/s rear tyre splitting

Pass 26 Jul 2011 16,017 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 LSD is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LSD, 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 LSD registered?

YM08 LSD is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is YM08 LSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for YM08 LSD shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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