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FL58 WSV

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

124,656 mi
Last recorded124,656 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2024 124,656 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front brake back plates corroding away

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

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

Slight play in NSF top mount

Pass 16 Oct 2023 115,172 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Very slight pitting on Front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front brake back plates corroding away

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Scrubbing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Scrubbing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Scrubbing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Very slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Very slight brake bind on NSF

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 104,532 miles

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

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

rear tail pipe corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2021 90,156 miles

Damage to Offside outer sill

Little reserve handbrake travel

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 77,855 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 65,398 miles

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

Exhaust bracket corroded away but exhaust secure

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

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low tread & perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low tread & perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 52,171 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively heavily lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil pan porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust bracket corroded away but exhaust is secure

Pass 27 Sep 2017 41,018 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 41,010 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Centre pipe (7.1.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Passenger airbag is turned off and the light is on

Pass 16 Sep 2016 29,098 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 22,975 miles

Damage to O/S outer sill

Pass 10 Sep 2014 19,885 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 17,786 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 15,193 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 12,731 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 WSV is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 WSV, 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 WSV registered?

FL58 WSV is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 17 September 2008.

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