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EK58 RFY

2008 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

134,946 mi
Last recorded134,946 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2023 134,946 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 112,821 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 93,852 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 73,251 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 60,315 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2019 60,315 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 55,094 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2018 55,092 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 51,054 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 47,530 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 41,883 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 36,440 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 30,684 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 25,222 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 18,526 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)

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 RFY 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 86.7%.

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 RFY, 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 RFY registered?

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

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