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FG58 OEL

2008 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,118 mi
Last recorded137,118 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG58 OEL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2023 137,118 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jan 2023 137,118 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 128,862 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 120,699 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 120,699 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jan 2020 111,197 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2020 111,197 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 98,521 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 89,011 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' crack advise attention (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 77,010 miles

Centre stop light slightly dim

Exhaust front mounting bracket broken

Offside front wiper blade ends split advise replacement

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 8 Jan 2016 66,284 miles

small cracks in both rear tyre inner walls advise replacment

Pass 18 Jan 2015 57,777 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2013 50,857 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2013 41,695 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 41,677 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Dec 2011 33,977 miles

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

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 OEL is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OEL, 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 OEL registered?

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

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