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EK58 KVW

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

103,492 mi
Last recorded103,492 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK58 KVW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 103,492 miles

Handbrake travel high

Possible coolant leak

Pass 29 Nov 2024 102,104 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 100,135 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 97,454 miles

Both front tyres badly perished - 165/60/14 - Suggest replace

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 91,029 miles

Handbrake travel high

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 30 Oct 2020 82,939 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 79,420 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 75,664 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 71,960 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

all tyres are perished/cracked.

at least 1 metal mounting is detached from and not supporting the exhaust system.

bonnet secondary retaining device ineffective.

off and near side front wiper blade rubbers are split and smearing the screen.

off side front tyre tread shows uneven wear and is worn bald at the edge.

parking brake lever shows travel.

service brake pedal shows travel.

Pass 1 Feb 2017 67,380 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

all tyres are perished/cracked.

near side front headlamp unit shows movement.

parking brake lever shows travel.

Fail 1 Feb 2017 67,380 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

all tyres are perished/cracked.

near side front headlamp unit shows movement.

parking brake lever shows travel.

Pass 1 Feb 2016 63,557 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

all tyres are perished/cracked.

at least 2 exhaust metal mountings are detached from and not supporting the exhaust system.

brake warning lamp illuminated.

front service brakes show imbalance of 12%.

near side rear brakes are slightly binding on.

Fail 1 Feb 2016 63,557 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

all tyres are perished/cracked.

at least 2 exhaust metal mountings are detached from and not supporting the exhaust system.

brake warning lamp illuminated.

front service brakes show imbalance of 12%.

near side rear brakes are slightly binding on.

Pass 16 Feb 2015 60,081 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 48,612 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 37,039 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 25,155 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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EK58 KVW 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 88.2%.

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 EK58 KVW, 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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EK58 KVW is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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