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CE58 VYL

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,708 mi
Last recorded68,708 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE58 VYL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 68,708 miles
Fail 26 May 2026 68,708 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2025 67,107 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 31 May 2025 67,107 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Feb 2024 64,307 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 63,146 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 61,522 miles

Nearside Front top mount slit play

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2020 58,493 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 56,166 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Sep 2019 56,166 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 155/70x13 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Sep 2018 54,857 miles

Both front wiper blades smearing windscreen slightly

Handbrake lever has little remaining reserve travel

High level brake light inoperative

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3 mm.also cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside rear seat belt stiff to lock into buckle

Slight play in offside front McPherson strut top mount

Fail 4 Sep 2018 54,857 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Both front wiper blades smearing windscreen slightly

Handbrake lever has little remaining reserve travel

High level brake light inoperative

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3 mm.also cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside rear seat belt stiff to lock into buckle

Slight play in offside front McPherson strut top mount

Pass 8 Sep 2017 53,207 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. 155/70r13 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 48,093 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 46,436 miles

oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2014 39,158 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs slightly lipped and worn

nearside rear tyre cracking up slightly

Fail 23 Sep 2014 39,158 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs slightly lipped and worn

nearside rear tyre cracking up slightly

Pass 16 Sep 2013 31,577 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 22,024 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

tracking check

Fail 7 Sep 2012 22,024 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

tracking check

Pass 5 Sep 2011 13,061 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 VYL is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VYL, 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 VYL registered?

CE58 VYL is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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