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YS08 TXO

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,101 mi
Last recorded96,101 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS08 TXO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 96,101 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2024 95,542 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 89,561 miles

Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2022 87,804 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in surface rust (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive rear axle area seat belt area rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2022 87,804 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in surface rust (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive rear axle area seat belt area rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 77,356 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 72,767 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

offside rear tyre cracked

Fail 24 Jun 2020 72,760 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 71,148 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 64,141 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust touching body

Fail 26 Jul 2018 64,140 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust touching body

Pass 25 Jul 2017 55,676 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to offside rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre perished/cracking

Pass 27 Jul 2016 52,331 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 52,331 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 43,866 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 37,887 miles

two exhaust monuts broken

Fail 23 Jul 2014 37,848 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

two exhaust monuts broken

Pass 24 Jul 2013 31,574 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 23,637 miles

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

long travle handbrake

offside front top strut mount has slight play

Pass 29 Jul 2011 19,935 miles

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

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 TXO is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YS08 TXO, 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 TXO registered?

YS08 TXO is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 July 2008.

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