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YP08 YRS

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

32,228 mi
Last recorded32,228 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2022 32,228 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear lamp cluster cracked

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

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

Rear bumper in poor condition

Pass 14 Dec 2021 29,133 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear lamp cluster cracked

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

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

Rear bumper in poor condition

Fail 13 Dec 2021 29,119 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear lamp cluster cracked

Nearside door mirror missing

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

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

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

Rear bumper in poor condition

Pass 23 Nov 2020 26,290 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower bumper in poor condition

Nearside Rear lamp cluster cracked

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

Offside Rear hand brake lazy

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 26,232 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower bumper in poor condition

Nearside Rear lamp cluster cracked

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

Offside Rear hand brake lazy

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 22,252 miles

Nearside Rear Lower bumper in poor condition

Nearside Rear lamp cluster cracked

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 18,985 miles

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

Nearside Rear lamp cluster cracked

Fail 4 Jun 2018 18,985 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear lamp cluster cracked

Pass 22 May 2017 15,920 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 15,918 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both sides (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 May 2016 13,162 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 10,869 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 9,840 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 8,277 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2013 8,277 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2012 6,994 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 5,680 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 YRS is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YP08 YRS, 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 YRS registered?

YP08 YRS is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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