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When is the MOT due for YY08 GZX?

The MOT for YY08 GZX is valid and due for renewal on or before 25 August 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of YY08 GZX?

The recorded mileage for YY08 GZX is 176,480 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is YY08 GZX ULEZ compliant?

Yes, YY08 GZX (KIA PICANTO) meets Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) standards and is exempt from daily ULEZ charges in London.

Official DVLA Record

2008 KIA Picanto 1.1L Petrol · YY08 GZX

YY08 GZX

2008 KIA Picanto (1.1L, petrol). First registered 26 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 176,480 miles. MOT expired on 25 Aug 2026.

Make & Model: KIA PICANTO
Year / Origin: 2008 · Beverley / Hull
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Expired on 25 Aug 2026
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 176,480 mi
ULEZ Compliance: ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.1L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Year

2008

Engine

1086cc

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YY08 GZX Key Findings

26 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT failed on 13/04/2026
176,480 miles recorded at latest MOT
10 historical MOT failures
9 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)

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YY08 GZX MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 31 Oct 2026, 13:33

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26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Kia Picanto (YY08 GZX) between April 2011 and April 2026.

The record contains 16 passes and 10 failures.

The most recent test on 13 April 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (16 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 21 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced axle mounting bracket exce”; “Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced axle mounting bracket exc”.

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YY08 GZX Mileage History

11/04/201153,518 mi
11/04/201153,518 mi
24/04/201269,625 mi+16,107 mi
19/04/201385,115 mi+15,490 mi
11/04/201496,334 mi+11,219 mi
11/04/201496,334 mi
18/05/2015108,056 mi+11,722 mi
18/05/2015108,056 mi
17/05/2016116,859 mi+8,803 mi
28/09/2016117,531 mi+672 mi
27/09/2017122,066 mi+4,535 mi
27/09/2018130,773 mi+8,707 mi
01/10/2018130,778 mi+5 mi
26/09/2019141,267 mi+10,489 mi
27/09/2019141,270 mi+3 mi
24/09/2020151,144 mi+9,874 mi
25/09/2020151,144 mi
27/09/2021157,298 mi+6,154 mi
27/09/2021157,298 mi
22/09/2022161,691 mi+4,393 mi
19/09/2023164,909 mi+3,218 mi
25/09/2024169,130 mi+4,221 mi
30/09/2024169,171 mi+41 mi
27/08/2025172,710 mi+3,539 mi
27/08/2025172,710 mi
13/04/2026176,480 mi+3,770 mi

Average of roughly 8,194 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.

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ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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Poor MOT pass rate (40%)

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