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CE58 ZVL

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

95,447 mi
Last recorded95,447 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE58 ZVL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 95,447 miles

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear door damaged

Offside handbrake has lower effort

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 86,801 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 85,946 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 84,659 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 82,386 miles

washer jets weak

Pass 18 Mar 2021 78,255 miles

2 x rear tyres deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195 50 15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

handbrake travel

n/s washer jet weak

n/s/f anti roll bar link- ball joint deteriorated

n/s/f lower ball joint deteriorated

tracking

Fail 18 Mar 2021 78,255 miles

Exhaust system insecure 2 x brackets broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

2 x rear tyres deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195 50 15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

handbrake travel

n/s washer jet weak

n/s/f anti roll bar link- ball joint deteriorated

n/s/f lower ball joint deteriorated

tracking

Pass 16 Mar 2020 74,146 miles

n/s/f washer weak

Fail 16 Mar 2020 74,146 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f washer weak

Pass 16 Mar 2019 70,584 miles

o/s/f anti roll bar linkage balljoint cover slightly worn

o/s/f suspension top mount slightly worn

Fail 15 Mar 2019 70,584 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f anti roll bar linkage balljoint cover slightly worn

o/s/f suspension top mount slightly worn

x2 front tyres worn low & deteriorated 195-50-15

Pass 14 Mar 2018 67,623 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 65,681 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 65,681 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 63,670 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 61,659 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 59,875 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 59,875 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 57,937 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 57,937 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 55,971 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 51,646 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 ZVL is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 ZVL, 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 ZVL registered?

CE58 ZVL is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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