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YP58 YNR

2008 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

101,048 mi
Last recorded101,048 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP58 YNR
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 101,048 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 94,350 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2025 94,337 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak BACK BOX (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 89,175 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2023 89,175 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 82,956 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2022 82,955 miles

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

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

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

Service brake binding but not excessively all brakes (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 76,642 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 76,641 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 73,366 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 73,366 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 66,787 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))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 59,237 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 59,236 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 55,089 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 48,585 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 48,583 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 40,131 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 34,107 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 28,920 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 22,891 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 16,515 miles

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

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 YNR is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YP58 YNR, 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 YP58 YNR registered?

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

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