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DV58 WGG

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,574 mi
Last recorded103,574 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV58 WGG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 103,574 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 101,385 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2024 101,385 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 97,955 miles

Nearside Front top mount play

Offside Front top mount play

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 95,967 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 95,569 miles

Front macpherson struts have play in upper mounts

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2021 95,555 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested Due to leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front macpherson struts have play in upper mounts

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 Dec 2020 92,510 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 89,986 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 85,034 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 80,429 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 80,427 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2017 72,612 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 May 2017 72,612 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 165/60/14 ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 May 2016 64,336 miles
Fail 21 May 2016 64,336 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 May 2015 58,911 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing from outer edge.

Pass 15 Mar 2014 46,399 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2014 46,399 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 38,459 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 27,952 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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DV58 WGG is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 DV58 WGG, 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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DV58 WGG is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 November 2008.

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