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FG58 LYX

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

49,244 mi
Last recorded49,244 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2015
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2015 49,244 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 40,162 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 40,162 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 32,491 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 30,836 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 27,448 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 27,442 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 LYX is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LYX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FG58 LYX?

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What year was FG58 LYX registered?

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

Is FG58 LYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG58 LYX shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FG58 LYX have outstanding finance?

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