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YR58 BUA

2008 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

68,718 mi
Last recorded68,718 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR58 BUA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 68,718 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 64,718 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 60,453 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 54,624 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 47,737 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 42,576 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 38,623 miles

Cannot See Front Brake Pads Correctly

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 12 Sep 2019 38,618 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front Centre Pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Cannot See Front Brake Pads Correctly

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 32,042 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 32,041 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2017 29,408 miles

o/s front tyre on inside edge

Pass 13 Sep 2016 27,084 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 27,084 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 165-60-14 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 165-60-14 (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 24,637 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 21,400 miles

both rear tyres age cracking

Pass 11 Sep 2013 18,105 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 13,395 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 6,362 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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YR58 BUA is a 2008 Kia Picanto in White with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YR58 BUA, 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 YR58 BUA registered?

YR58 BUA is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 22 September 2008.

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