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YY08 MUO

2008 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

113,282 mi
Last recorded113,282 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2018 113,282 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 95,243 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 26 Jul 2017 95,242 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Aug 2016 91,365 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 89,182 miles

sump pan leaking due to corrosion

Fail 14 Mar 2016 89,182 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front and rear corroded (7.1.1)

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

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

sump pan leaking due to corrosion

Pass 28 Jan 2015 84,448 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 84,448 miles

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 19 Feb 2014 80,554 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 80,554 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 73,281 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 73,281 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2012 59,771 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 48,726 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 MUO is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 MUO, 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 MUO registered?

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

Is YY08 MUO safe to buy?

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