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DG58 KGF

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

79,623 mi
Last recorded79,623 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG58 KGF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 79,623 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

General corrosion to underside of vehicle including suspension components, sills and subframe, brakes and brake pipes.

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

Fail 4 Sep 2025 79,622 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Airbag light on dash (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Antifreeze level below minimum

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

General corrosion to underside of vehicle including suspension components, sills and subframe, brakes and brake pipes.

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 78,678 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes front/rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front radiator cross member very corroded

front suspension frame + all suspension parts very rusty/some corrosion

front/rear brake/steering/suspension areas very rusty

vehicle structure front/rear very rusty /some light corrosion

Fail 19 Aug 2024 78,672 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes front/rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front brake disc shields corroded /some parts missing

front radiator cross member very corroded

front suspension frame + all suspension parts very rusty/some corrosion

front/rear brake/steering/suspension areas very rusty

parking brake lights/other warning lights on

vehicle structure front/rear very rusty /some light corrosion

Pass 23 Aug 2023 76,152 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front/rear suspension/brake areas/steering areas very rusty /some light corrosion

vehicle structure very rusty/some light corrosion

Fail 22 Aug 2023 76,148 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front/rear suspension/brake areas/steering areas very rusty /some light corrosion

vehicle structure very rusty/some light corrosion

Pass 1 Sep 2022 74,475 miles

General corrosion to underside of vehicle including suspension components, sills and subframe, brakes and brake pipes.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Aug 2022 74,470 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

General corrosion to underside of vehicle including suspension components, sills and subframe, brakes and brake pipes.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 71,540 miles

antifreeze level below min

Fail 23 Aug 2021 71,535 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe area (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits see printout (8.2.1.2 (c))

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))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

antifreeze level below min

Pass 1 Sep 2020 69,383 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 65,729 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 62,668 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 59,541 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 59,541 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 55,183 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES HAVE SPLITS BUT NO CORD SHOWING

Fail 25 Aug 2016 55,183 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES HAVE SPLITS BUT NO CORD SHOWING

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 51,429 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 47,235 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 39,798 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 33,983 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 26,444 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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DG58 KGF 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 68.2%.

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 DG58 KGF, 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 DG58 KGF registered?

DG58 KGF is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 15 September 2008.

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