CarVerify

Free Car Check

FL58 PFK

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2023
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

102,379 mi
Last recorded102,379 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Kia
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 25 Mar 2023 102,379 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2022 97,857 miles

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

o/s front seat belt slight fraying

Fail 19 Mar 2022 97,857 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

o/s front seat belt slight fraying

Pass 18 Mar 2021 93,948 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 93,948 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 90,162 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 24 Mar 2020 90,162 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 78,393 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 78,393 miles

Front All position lamps not working x2 (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 67,904 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 67,904 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 57,224 miles

Nearside and offside tyres worn low

splits in n/s /r tyre side wall

Pass 11 May 2016 48,171 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 48,171 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 May 2015 39,174 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 39,174 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 9 May 2014 32,963 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 27,269 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 23,763 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 23,763 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 19,591 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
Full Kia Picanto reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FL58 PFK is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FL58 PFK, 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

How do I check the history of FL58 PFK?

You can check the full history of FL58 PFK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FL58 PFK registered?

FL58 PFK is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is FL58 PFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL58 PFK shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FL58 PFK have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FL58 PFK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.