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YS08 MZJ

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

44,643 mi
Last recorded44,643 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS08 MZJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 44,643 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 40,414 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 36,575 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 36,575 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine Sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2023 31,314 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2022 30,242 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 28,015 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 25,816 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 25,816 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 24,433 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 15,329 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 12,170 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 12,170 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 8,777 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 5,386 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 4,011 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 3,229 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 2,365 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 MZJ is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc 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 YS08 MZJ, 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 MZJ registered?

YS08 MZJ is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 14 June 2008.

Is YS08 MZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS08 MZJ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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