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EA58 XGC

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

113,927 mi
Last recorded113,927 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA58 XGC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2021 113,927 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Dec 2021 113,927 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 111,169 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2020 111,169 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2019 105,889 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 99,369 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive air con (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2018 99,369 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive air con (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 90,942 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 90,942 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Nov 2017 90,942 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 82,542 miles

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

Oil leak sump pan gasket ()

front exhaust bracket broken but still supporting

Fail 10 Dec 2016 82,542 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak sump pan gasket ()

front exhaust bracket broken but still supporting

Pass 28 Nov 2015 73,108 miles

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

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

oil leak from sump gasket

Pass 6 Dec 2014 64,354 miles

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

Oil leak

front brake discs slightly worn/lipped

front exhaust mounting insecure - exhaust still adequately supported

offside rear tyre shows signs of repair to inner sidewall

Pass 30 Nov 2013 55,645 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 47,706 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Fail 30 Nov 2012 47,706 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 19 Dec 2011 38,111 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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EA58 XGC is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 EA58 XGC, 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 EA58 XGC registered?

EA58 XGC is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 18 December 2008.

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