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YS57 TVM

2008 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,188 mi
Last recorded61,188 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS57 TVM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 61,188 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 58,497 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 53,644 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 48,254 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 39,893 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

slight parking brake travel

Pass 22 Feb 2021 31,431 miles

parking brake travel

Fail 22 Feb 2021 31,431 miles

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

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

parking brake travel

Pass 24 Jan 2020 24,076 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 18,823 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Jan 2019 18,817 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 17,730 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 16,063 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 15,118 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 13,400 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 11,267 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 11,267 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 9,763 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 8,094 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 5,798 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 5,798 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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YS57 TVM is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YS57 TVM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YS57 TVM?

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What year was YS57 TVM registered?

YS57 TVM is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 January 2008.

Is YS57 TVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS57 TVM shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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