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FL58 GWE

2008 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

35,912 mi
Last recorded35,912 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL58 GWE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 35,912 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2025 35,910 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 32,570 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 32,398 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 32,306 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 31,579 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 30,034 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 27,874 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 25,572 miles

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

centre exhaust support bracket detached

Pass 29 Apr 2016 23,061 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 20,247 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 17,425 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 14,801 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 12,237 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 10,912 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 10,912 miles

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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FL58 GWE is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FL58 GWE, 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 FL58 GWE registered?

FL58 GWE is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 12 September 2008.

Is FL58 GWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL58 GWE shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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