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YS08 EGV

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

22,864 mi
Last recorded22,864 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS08 EGV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 22,864 miles

centre brake light in operative

Pass 2 Jun 2025 21,919 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 20,811 miles

Nearside Rear 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 9 Jun 2023 19,284 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2023 19,284 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 17,930 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 16,538 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 15,245 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 14,659 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 13,916 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 12,962 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 11,744 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 10,208 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack slightly

near side front tyre wall in poor condition

Fail 4 Jun 2015 10,208 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both rear tyres starting to crack slightly

near side front tyre wall in poor condition

Pass 6 Jun 2014 8,693 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack

near side front tyre wall starting to crack /poor condition

Pass 7 Jun 2013 7,343 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack slightly

Pass 12 Jun 2012 6,324 miles

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 21 Jun 2011 4,993 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 4,993 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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YS08 EGV is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 YS08 EGV, 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 YS08 EGV registered?

YS08 EGV is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is YS08 EGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS08 EGV shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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