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CE58 VXZ

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

120,472 mi
Last recorded120,472 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE58 VXZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 30 Aug 2022 120,472 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 102,200 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2021

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 96,473 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 96,473 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top and bottom (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 89,132 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 84,456 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Sep 2018 84,454 miles

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 81,376 miles

child seat fitted

Fail 13 Sep 2017 81,375 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

child seat fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2016 75,696 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 66,932 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 66,932 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2014 55,127 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 55,127 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 42,966 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Fail 2 Sep 2013 42,966 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 28 Aug 2012 30,141 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 29,075 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 29,073 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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CE58 VXZ is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CE58 VXZ, 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 CE58 VXZ registered?

CE58 VXZ is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 12 September 2008.

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