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EK58 KWB

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,871 mi
Last recorded105,871 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2022 105,871 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Dec 2022 105,871 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too hose (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 94,301 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 22 Dec 2020 83,576 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 67,759 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s + o/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 56,872 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s + o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive filter/ sump pan corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2018 56,872 miles

Exhaust system insecure front and middle bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s + o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive filter/ sump pan corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 45,365 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 34,277 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 25,028 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 22,096 miles

rear wiper split

Fail 25 Sep 2014 22,096 miles

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

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

rear wiper split

Pass 26 Sep 2013 18,020 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Sep 2013 18,020 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 12,423 miles

rear seat belts not tested (child seats fitted).

Pass 27 Sep 2011 8,107 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 KWB is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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