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DG58 KGU

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

40,729 mi
Last recorded40,729 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG58 KGU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 40,729 miles

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

general corrosion to underside invc all suspension /steering/ brake /vehicle structure

off/side front brake slightly lagging in operation

slight grinding on front brakes

Pass 15 Mar 2024 39,979 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.

Pass 10 Nov 2023 39,367 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.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Top mount slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp not working

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Top mount slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 38,773 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.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Top mount slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear No reversing light

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Top mount slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 37,667 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 36,720 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, brakes, brake pipes, sills, axle and sub frame.

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Top mount slight play. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 10 Nov 2020 36,714 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe section split. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box section broken. (6.1.2 (a))

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, brakes, brake pipes, sills, axle and sub frame.

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Top mount slight play. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 35,485 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 34,058 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 34,058 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 32,712 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 31,057 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 29,134 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 29,134 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 27,253 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 24,903 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 21,149 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 15,178 miles

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

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

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 KGU is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DG58 KGU, 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 KGU registered?

DG58 KGU is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 November 2008.

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