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FG58 EDU

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

142,573 mi
Last recorded142,573 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG58 EDU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 142,573 miles

REAR INNER SILLS CORRODED

Fail 6 Nov 2025 142,573 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

REAR INNER SILLS CORRODED

Pass 8 Nov 2024 134,382 miles

FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR LINKS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY

OFFSIDE FRONT TRACK ROD END HAS PLAY

REAR AXLE MOUNTS CORRODED

Fail 8 Nov 2024 134,382 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR LINKS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY

OFFSIDE FRONT TRACK ROD END HAS PLAY

REAR AXLE MOUNTS CORRODED

Pass 26 Oct 2023 124,534 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2023 124,534 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 115,286 miles

RIGHT PARKING BRAKE SLOWER TO APPLY

Pass 29 Oct 2021 103,547 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 103,547 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Nov 2020 93,388 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 93,388 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 91,597 miles

both front lower arm dust covers perished and worn

both rear tyres perished

exhaust corroded

front and rear bushes perished

n-s-f top mount slight play in

n-s-f tyre side wall damage but no cords showing

o-s-f inner cv boot damp

o-s-f rack end

underside of car showing signs of corrosion

Pass 3 Jun 2019 85,318 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 85,318 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight oi leak

Pass 21 May 2018 77,307 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer tyre walls cracking

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre walls cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front brake binding slightly

slight oil leak

Fail 21 May 2018 77,307 miles

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer tyre walls cracking

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre walls cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front brake binding slightly

slight oil leak

Pass 27 May 2017 68,344 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight oil leak

Pass 24 May 2016 60,616 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2016 60,616 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both n/s o/s (3.5.1g)

Front engine oil leak

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

Pass 12 May 2015 55,783 miles

a/v n/s/f door mirror damaged

a/v oil leak

Fail 6 May 2015 55,783 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

a/v n/s/f door mirror damaged

a/v oil leak

Pass 7 May 2014 50,210 miles

a/v o/s front brake binding

Pass 30 Apr 2013 41,013 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 32,684 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 30,438 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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FG58 EDU is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 FG58 EDU, 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 FG58 EDU registered?

FG58 EDU is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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