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YP58 TWE

2008 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,768 mi
Last recorded47,768 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP58 TWE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 47,768 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front bumper damaged

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

Rear axel bushes worn

Pass 16 Sep 2025 37,595 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2025 37,595 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 32,366 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 23,431 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 23,431 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 19,950 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 27 Oct 2022 19,838 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Nov 2021 17,243 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 16,330 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 15,485 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 14,368 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 12,987 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 11,809 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 10,730 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 10,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 9,434 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 8,200 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 6,917 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Dec 2011 5,646 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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YP58 TWE is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Red 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 YP58 TWE, 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

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What year was YP58 TWE registered?

YP58 TWE is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is YP58 TWE safe to buy?

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