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EK58 RFX

2008 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

87,219 mi
Last recorded87,219 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK58 RFX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2021 87,219 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 87,219 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2020 82,866 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 78,446 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside rear by coil spring (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside front lower damage recommend (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front on2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear on 3mm and has tearing to inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 72,090 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 65,447 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 58,595 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 58,595 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 52,834 miles

advisory offside rear parking brake low perfomance

Pass 27 Sep 2014 48,110 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 42,616 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 42,616 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 37,681 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2012 37,681 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 30,885 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 RFX is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EK58 RFX, 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 EK58 RFX registered?

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

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The MOT history for EK58 RFX shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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