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FL58 KGK

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

53,309 mi
Last recorded53,309 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL58 KGK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2024 53,309 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2024 53,307 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 50,533 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2023 50,531 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexy to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Apr 2022 49,210 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 48,436 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 May 2020 47,794 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight score mark on inner face of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 May 2019 46,862 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 45,721 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 42,981 miles

both front tyres 2mm

Pass 21 Sep 2016 37,514 miles

slight play in both front strut tops

Pass 17 Sep 2015 33,195 miles

nearside front pads worn low

slight play in both front strut tops

Pass 25 Sep 2014 29,021 miles

slight play in offside front strut top

Pass 18 Sep 2013 24,602 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 20,395 miles

both front tyres on legal limit on inner edges

slight play in offside front strut top

Pass 16 Sep 2011 16,116 miles

damage on wheel trims oil on engine front tyres wearing on edges

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 KGK is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver 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 KGK, 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 KGK registered?

FL58 KGK is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 September 2008.

Is FL58 KGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL58 KGK 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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