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GK58 UPJ

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

27,957 mi
Last recorded27,957 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK58 UPJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 27,957 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 27,238 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2025 27,236 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 26,045 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2024 26,045 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 24,513 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 22,711 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 21,046 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 19,242 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 19 Jul 2019 17,653 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 17,069 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 17,069 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 16,558 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 16,023 miles

All four tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 15 Jul 2015 15,689 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 15,113 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 15,113 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 13,914 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 12,749 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 11,218 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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GK58 UPJ is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GK58 UPJ, 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 GK58 UPJ registered?

GK58 UPJ is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 10 September 2008.

Is GK58 UPJ safe to buy?

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