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DE58 ZVW

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

80,107 mi
Last recorded80,107 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE58 ZVW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 80,107 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on inner edge, (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Aug 2025 80,107 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on inner edge, (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 67,064 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 63,980 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 62,626 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 62,626 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits back box leaking (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 59,177 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 56,567 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2020 56,560 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 52,106 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 52,106 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working High level brake lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2018 47,309 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

park brake has little reserve travel

Fail 27 Aug 2018 47,309 miles

park brake has little reserve travel

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 46,951 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to see pads fully (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Aug 2016 46,951 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to see pads fully (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 41,592 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 36,714 miles

hand brake travell

Pass 3 Aug 2013 30,582 miles

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

air freshner removed from drivers rear view mirror causing obstruction in zone a

both rear tyres side walls slightly age cracked

exhaust system has slight corroision

Pass 13 Aug 2012 25,076 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Aug 2011 18,016 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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DE58 ZVW 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 70%.

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 DE58 ZVW, 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 DE58 ZVW registered?

DE58 ZVW is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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