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FG58 KTX

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

115,748 mi
Last recorded115,748 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2021 115,748 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

slight oil leak near oil sump

Fail 12 Apr 2021 115,748 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

slight oil leak near oil sump

Pass 14 Feb 2020 102,492 miles

Front Gearbox mounting defective

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Underbody corrosion

Fail 14 Feb 2020 102,491 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Gearbox mounting defective

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Underbody corrosion

Pass 11 Feb 2019 79,577 miles

Exhaust mount broken

Offside Front Link Worn, not resulting in excessive movement

Offside Front c.v Booth

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 79,577 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mount broken

Offside Front Link Worn, not resulting in excessive movement

Offside Front c.v Booth

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 55,694 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 33,550 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 24,813 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 24,531 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 24,531 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise wheel tracking

nearside front tyre low on inner edge

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 23 Sep 2014 18,804 miles

exhaust rusting

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer wall

Pass 11 Sep 2013 11,131 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 7,872 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Sep 2011 4,836 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 4,836 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 KTX is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 KTX, 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 KTX registered?

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

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