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DG58 KHB

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

85,549 mi
Last recorded85,549 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 85,549 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear trailing axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 77,338 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Jan 2025 77,338 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Two leaks on exhaust system. Flexi-pipe and back box joint (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Exhaust flexi-pipe broken

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre 2mm and bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 69,561 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 68,864 miles

Central brake light inop

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2023 68,864 miles

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

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

Central brake light inop

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 66,554 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover/under covers fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2021 63,386 miles

Central brake light inop

engine cover/under covers fitted

Fail 22 Jul 2021 63,386 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Central brake light inop

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine cover/under covers fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2020 59,670 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

centre brake light inop

engine cover/under covers fitted

Fail 24 Jun 2020 59,670 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

centre brake light inop

engine cover/under covers fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2019 52,960 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 52,960 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2018 46,637 miles

Oil leak filter? ()

baffles loose in exhaust back box

both front tyres worn on inner tread

exhaust centre mounting bracket corroded away from pipe

Fail 8 Feb 2018 46,637 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak filter? ()

baffles loose in exhaust back box

both front tyres worn on inner tread

exhaust centre mounting bracket corroded away from pipe

Pass 7 Feb 2017 41,407 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

offside front tyre worn on inner tread

rear wiper worn

Fail 6 Feb 2017 41,407 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

offside front tyre worn on inner tread

rear wiper worn

Pass 11 Feb 2016 35,258 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

rear wiper worn

Fail 9 Feb 2016 35,255 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

rear wiper worn

Pass 25 Oct 2014 25,363 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2014 25,360 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 14,834 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2013 14,834 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 27 Oct 2012 6,592 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 6,592 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 3,141 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 KHB is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 DG58 KHB, 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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DG58 KHB is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 October 2008.

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