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DY58 LFX

2008 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2024
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

104,783 mi
Last recorded104,783 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY58 LFX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2023 104,783 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 30 Dec 2023 104,782 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 92,217 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2022 92,216 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 82,138 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill weak slight corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 82,138 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play top mount excessive lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill weak slight corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 78,902 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 78,901 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 76,473 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes under car greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded where meets rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 15 Jan 2020 76,473 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes under car greased (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded where meets rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2019 78,941 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 72,526 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 72,526 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 69,888 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre deteriorated between tread.

Nearside Rear number plate lamp very dim.

Pass 1 Mar 2016 67,928 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres wearing on the inner edges.

Fail 1 Mar 2016 67,928 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres wearing on the inner edges.

Pass 18 Mar 2015 61,381 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 50,755 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 50,755 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 41,332 miles

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

exhaust corroded

front discs corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2013 41,332 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

exhaust corroded

front discs corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2012 31,713 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 31,713 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 29,849 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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DY58 LFX is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 DY58 LFX, 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 DY58 LFX registered?

DY58 LFX is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 15 September 2008.

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