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YY08 SJV

2008 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,713 mi
Last recorded89,713 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 SJV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2022 89,713 miles

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

Central brake light n/w

Pass 13 Jul 2021 88,212 miles

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

high level brake light n/w

Fail 12 Jul 2021 88,208 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure front (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust system insecure middle (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

high level brake light n/w

Pass 30 Jul 2020 86,138 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2020 86,138 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 81,040 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 73,901 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 66,437 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear tyre outer tread pattern starting to wear

Pass 21 Jun 2016 58,197 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 50,578 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)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 41,808 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 33,221 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 25,384 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 18,368 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 SJV is a 2008 Kia Picanto in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SJV, 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 SJV registered?

YY08 SJV is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 10 July 2008.

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