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YY08 AOD

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2022
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

88,240 mi
Last recorded88,240 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 AOD
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2021 88,240 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2021 88,242 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 87,244 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 87,244 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 80,151 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2019 80,151 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 68,934 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Feb 2018 67,889 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy area (7.1.2)

Central Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting in front of tank missing (7.1.1)

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blowing (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 57,925 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2017 57,922 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 48,134 miles

bad oil leake

Fail 25 Feb 2016 48,133 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

bad oil leake

Pass 30 Sep 2015 43,990 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 41,562 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 37,046 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 37,046 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Advise, O/s rear tyre ar small cuts in tread.

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 31,270 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 31,270 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 24,017 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 18,195 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 18,195 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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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YY08 AOD is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YY08 AOD, 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 YY08 AOD registered?

YY08 AOD is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 7 April 2008.

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