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YP08 VZU

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,897 mi
Last recorded66,897 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP08 VZU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 66,897 miles

Clutch pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At rear of flexible pipe. as marked. also bracket failed at weld (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Faded (0.1 (b))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 May 2026 66,869 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Clutch pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At rear of flexible pipe. as marked. also bracket failed at weld (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Faded (0.1 (b))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2025 65,504 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 1 May 2025 65,504 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 64,290 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2024 64,230 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2023 61,749 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 61,707 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2022 59,498 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2021 57,415 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2020 55,392 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 52,977 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 49,712 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 47,968 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 45,969 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 42,906 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 35,851 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 28,617 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 22,030 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 21,595 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 VZU is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VZU, 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 YP08 VZU registered?

YP08 VZU is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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