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FG58 KUC

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

91,891 mi
Last recorded91,891 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 91,891 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 87,029 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2024 87,029 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 82,143 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 77,107 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 70,943 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (165/60R14) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (165/60R14) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

bonnet safety retaining latch stiff

engine sump slightly corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2021 70,943 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (165/60R14) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (165/60R14) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

bonnet safety retaining latch stiff

engine sump slightly corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2020 63,849 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 57,426 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

engine bay covers heat shields and or under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 21 Aug 2018 53,046 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 50,638 miles

Front wiper blades smearing slightly

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Sep 2017 50,638 miles

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

Front wiper blades smearing slightly

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 45,719 miles

Nearside rear tyre cracked/perished

Fail 9 Sep 2016 45,719 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre cracked/perished

Pass 23 Sep 2015 40,146 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 35,713 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)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 30,214 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 25,304 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 18,866 miles

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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FG58 KUC is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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