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DU58 FUP

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

69,580 mi
Last recorded69,580 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU58 FUP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 69,580 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2025 69,580 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2024 64,519 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlights (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear swing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2024 64,519 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush de-bonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlights (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear swing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 59,443 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 50,544 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 50,538 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 49,849 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 49,849 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 44,395 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 38,302 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 37,160 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 35,494 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged BOTH - slightly corroded at ferrules (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 33,910 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 32,265 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 28,983 miles

o/s/r tyre tread cracking

Pass 26 Aug 2014 25,555 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 22,254 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 22,254 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 18,747 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 15,734 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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DU58 FUP is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 DU58 FUP, 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 DU58 FUP registered?

DU58 FUP is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 16 September 2008.

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