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FL58 ZSK

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

71,984 mi
Last recorded71,984 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2022 71,984 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 71,928 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2021 71,928 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 42,343 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint slightly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 37,297 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated / perished

Pass 31 Jan 2017 31,623 miles

Slight wear to both front tyres inner edges

Pass 6 Jan 2016 22,266 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 22,266 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Fail 11 Dec 2015 22,234 miles

Headlamp insecure both sides lower mount points (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 18,036 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 18,035 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 28 Aug 2014 17,050 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 17,050 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 12,966 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 11,621 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 9,675 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 9,675 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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 ZSK is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 ZSK, 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 ZSK registered?

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

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