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FP58 XLT

2008 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

61,356 mi
Last recorded61,356 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP58 XLT
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 61,356 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 60,311 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 59,176 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 57,725 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2022 57,725 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 56,420 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2021 56,314 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system corroded

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 55,059 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2019 53,454 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 45,884 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 40,259 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 40,258 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust front pipe mounting inscure (7.1.1)

Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly excessive lift (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 36,974 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 33,766 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 30,576 miles

centre brake light not working

Pass 17 Dec 2013 25,610 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 20,087 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 15,179 miles

advise rear wiper smaering

Fail 12 Dec 2011 15,179 miles

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

advise rear wiper smaering

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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FP58 XLT is a 2008 Kia Picanto in White with a 999cc 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 FP58 XLT, 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 FP58 XLT registered?

FP58 XLT is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is FP58 XLT safe to buy?

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