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YT08 HBK

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

65,067 mi
Last recorded65,067 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT08 HBK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 65,067 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 May 2026 65,067 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 May 2025 62,436 miles
Fail 24 May 2025 62,436 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 May 2024 60,743 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 60,728 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2022 60,687 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Oct 2022 60,560 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened TOP MOUNT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened TOP MOUNT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI JOINT (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective MIDDLE BOTH BRACKETS BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 51,038 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2021 51,038 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2019 35,596 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side front and front to rear both pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 32,950 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 32,950 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 30,606 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 26,208 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 25,379 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 19,956 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 145,516 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 13,235 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 10,642 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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YT08 HBK is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc 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 YT08 HBK, 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 YT08 HBK registered?

YT08 HBK is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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