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DU58 SZW

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

95,736 mi
Last recorded95,736 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU58 SZW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2024 95,736 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2024 95,730 miles

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

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure worn below legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 86,141 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 79,660 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount Assembly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 73,343 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2021 73,305 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering locking device ineffective track rod end loose (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 69,736 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 67,368 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 28 Aug 2019 67,309 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 64,249 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 59,531 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 58,096 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 54,227 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 49,549 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 44,045 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 38,914 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 32,883 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 SZW is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SZW, 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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DU58 SZW is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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