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FE58 XEA

2008 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

48,009 mi
Last recorded48,009 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE58 XEA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2019 48,009 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 18 Nov 2019 48,008 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 39,972 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 34,144 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 29,964 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 25,251 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 20,971 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 20,971 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 16,188 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 12,941 miles

O/s/front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Nov 2011 9,725 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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FE58 XEA is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FE58 XEA, 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 FE58 XEA registered?

FE58 XEA is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 20 November 2008.

Is FE58 XEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE58 XEA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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