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YP08 PNY

2008 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

60,070 mi
Last recorded60,070 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP08 PNY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 60,070 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2026 60,070 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2025 58,210 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 54,325 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2024 54,322 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced MARKED IN YELLOW CHALK (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 53,050 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2023 53,050 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction item hanging from interior mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 51,436 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 49,254 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 46,902 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 43,992 miles

park brake overall efficiency only just acceptable-nearside significantly lower effort than expected.

Pass 18 Jun 2018 40,151 miles

exhaust support bracket insecure

park brake efficiency 16%

Pass 29 Jun 2017 36,985 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 33,802 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 30,465 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 28,287 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 26,106 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 22,551 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 18,204 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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YP08 PNY is a 2008 Kia Picanto in White with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 YP08 PNY, 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

How do I check the history of YP08 PNY?

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What year was YP08 PNY registered?

YP08 PNY is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 25 April 2008.

Is YP08 PNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP08 PNY shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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