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CV58 PHF

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

148,585 mi
Last recorded148,585 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV58 PHF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 148,585 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 145,232 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Jul 2024 145,230 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 137,647 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2022 116,330 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner tyre worn smooth

Offside Front caliper is slightly holding on

Fail 16 Jul 2022 116,330 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner tyre worn smooth

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

Offside Front caliper is slightly holding on

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2021 90,061 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 63,885 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 34,247 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 27,785 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 27,774 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 24,999 miles

Exhaust system, rust corrosion

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 24,999 miles

Exhaust system, rust corrosion

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 23,881 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 22,386 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 20,667 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 18,796 miles

Front nearside tyre perished

Rear nearside tyre worn

Pass 30 Jan 2013 17,036 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 15,925 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 12,959 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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CV58 PHF is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CV58 PHF, 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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CV58 PHF is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 20 September 2008.

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