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FL58 KGU

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

66,078 mi
Last recorded66,078 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL58 KGU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 66,078 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 63,579 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2024 63,579 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 61,339 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective mount broken, but exhaust system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe under rear wheel arch, corroded where it connects to rubber pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Oct 2023 61,339 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective mount broken, but exhaust system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe under rear wheel arch, corroded where it connects to rubber pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 59,004 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 59,004 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 49,475 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front and central (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Seats folded down. Inspection of the belts could not be fully completed

Pass 21 Dec 2020 38,069 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front and middle (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Dec 2020 38,069 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective front and middle (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2019 34,105 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 27,056 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 20,606 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 13,612 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

rear tyres cracking on outer walls

slight binding on offside front brake

Pass 7 Aug 2015 13,552 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 13,394 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 12,919 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 11,944 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 10,272 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 KGU is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 KGU, 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

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What year was FL58 KGU registered?

FL58 KGU is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 16 September 2008.

Is FL58 KGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL58 KGU shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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