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YR58 MTX

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,339 mi
Last recorded100,339 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR58 MTX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2022 100,339 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 91,581 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 91,581 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 86,202 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 75,213 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 65,061 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 65,061 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 54,678 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 45,166 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 34,070 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 34,070 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 23,708 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2013 23,708 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 14,767 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 5,281 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 MTX is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YR58 MTX, 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 MTX registered?

YR58 MTX is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is YR58 MTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR58 MTX shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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