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YY08 MUC

2008 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

52,202 mi
Last recorded52,202 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 MUC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 52,202 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 48,799 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60r14h (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight from gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 43,223 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2024 43,223 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 37,894 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 37,851 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Coil spring corroded both side front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front driveshaft corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine slightly noisy

exhaust system corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2022 34,966 miles

Coil spring corroded both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust ststem corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2022 34,966 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust ststem corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2021 32,157 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2020 29,803 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 29,803 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 27,899 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2019 27,899 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 25,642 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front tyres different size to rear

Fail 21 Jun 2018 25,609 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front tyres different size to rear

Pass 20 Jun 2017 22,626 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Jun 2017 22,626 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 19,910 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 17,386 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 15,334 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 12,522 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 9,540 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 6,699 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 6,699 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 May 2011 6,109 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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YY08 MUC is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 MUC, 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 MUC registered?

YY08 MUC is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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