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YY08 JXF

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

81,403 mi
Last recorded81,403 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 81,403 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bump stop/spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jul 2025 81,401 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2025 81,393 miles

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

Central Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements deteriorated. (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2024 79,868 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear [Parking brake low on efficiency and only just met requirements]

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Jul 2024 79,863 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded [Front to rear pipe] (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength [Sill] (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded [Front to rear brake pipe by nearside rear axle beam mounting] (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material [End of front to rear on join with flexible] (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear [Parking brake low on efficiency and only just met requirements]

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 78,109 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 75,592 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2022 75,585 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak back box (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 71,800 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 70,184 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 64,893 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 64,886 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 60,533 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front tyre outer side wall has small splits in but no cords exposed

Fail 20 Mar 2018 60,532 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front tyre outer side wall has small splits in but no cords exposed

Pass 4 Mar 2017 58,639 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Fail 2 Mar 2017 58,639 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2016 55,564 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 55,564 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 49,762 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 42,774 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Nov 2013 42,774 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2012 35,131 miles

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 May 2012 32,107 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

engine has a serious oil leak from the oil filter area

Pass 5 May 2011 24,424 miles

front brake pads low

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 JXF is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 JXF, 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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YY08 JXF is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 19 May 2008.

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