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FG58 OEJ

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2023
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

75,156 mi
Last recorded75,156 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG58 OEJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2022 75,156 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracking top tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 75,156 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracking top tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 72,885 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing to inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking to tread and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Sep 2021 72,885 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing to inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking to tread and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 68,999 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2020 68,999 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 62,582 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 62,582 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 56,116 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 53,097 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 47,644 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 41,221 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 41,221 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all tyres cracking in tread

exhaust corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2015 41,203 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 41,203 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 41,098 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 41,098 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2013 37,727 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear exhaust bracket weak

Pass 14 Dec 2013 37,727 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

rear exhaust bracket weak

Pass 8 Dec 2012 29,849 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011
Fail 15 Dec 2011

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 OEJ is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 OEJ, 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 OEJ registered?

FG58 OEJ is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 December 2008.

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The MOT history for FG58 OEJ shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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