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AM58 SKF

2009 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

78,836 mi
Last recorded78,836 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM58 SKF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 78,836 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Mar 2026 78,836 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 62,939 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both n/s/f and o/s/f (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed o/s/r and n/s/f (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 24 Jan 2025 62,935 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both n/s/f and o/s/f (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed o/s/r and n/s/f (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jan 2024 44,135 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 26 Jan 2024 44,135 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 30,066 miles

auxiliary belt noise

exhaust mounts defective front and rear

Pass 27 Jan 2022 30,040 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 30,040 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 155/70/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 155/70/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 29,973 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 29,051 miles

Offside Rear seat belt frayed

Fail 27 Jan 2020 29,051 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear seat belt frayed

Pass 24 Jan 2019 28,775 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 28,102 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing low and both rear tyres deteriorating on inner side walls

Pass 25 Jan 2017 27,118 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s and o/s ()

Fail 25 Jan 2017 27,118 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s and o/s ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 26,172 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 26,172 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 155/70/13 (4.1.E.1)

rear child seats fitted could not inspect seat belts

Pass 19 Jan 2015 25,266 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 23,770 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 21,398 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 21,281 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 17,142 miles

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre slightly wearing on outer edge

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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AM58 SKF is a 2009 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2009 Kia Picanto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 41,564 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 AM58 SKF, 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 17 years old, this Kia Picanto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AM58 SKF registered?

AM58 SKF is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 January 2009.

Is AM58 SKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM58 SKF shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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