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YR58 VFU

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,534 mi
Last recorded116,534 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR58 VFU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 116,534 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm on inside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm on inner side of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 May 2019 116,534 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm on inside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm on inner side of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 114,370 miles

o/s/f brake pipe slightly pitting - previously greased

Pass 2 Jun 2017 111,169 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Jun 2017 111,169 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 101,998 miles

Exhaust centre section welds failed but system still supported

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Nov 2016 101,998 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust centre section welds failed but system still supported

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Nov 2015 80,943 miles

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

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

The exhaust hangers are broken but the exhaust is still adequately supported.

Fail 5 Nov 2015 80,780 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

The exhaust hangers are broken but the exhaust is still adequately supported.

Pass 10 Nov 2014 53,406 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 34,222 miles

n.s.f tyre close to wear indicator

o.s.r tyre close to wear indicator

Fail 8 Nov 2013 34,222 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n.s.f tyre close to wear indicator

o.s.r tyre close to wear indicator

Pass 22 Nov 2012 23,304 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 23,257 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 18,317 miles

Nearside 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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YR58 VFU is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VFU, 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 VFU registered?

YR58 VFU is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 21 November 2008.

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