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GK58 VGO

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

92,610 mi
Last recorded92,610 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK58 VGO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2023 92,610 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2023 92,610 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure and impairing directional stability suspension top mounting (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 80,802 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 80,802 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 69,269 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 69,269 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 64,530 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2020 64,530 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 55,446 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Upper strut mounting has slight movement

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

brake pads not clearly visible

Pass 1 Nov 2018 48,580 miles

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2018 48,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 44,583 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 44,583 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 41,623 miles

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

Front exhaust bracket is broken but not adequately supported

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

Offside Rear Tyre has cracks and slightly damaged

Pass 24 Oct 2015 39,422 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2015 39,422 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 37,483 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 37,483 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 32,895 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 29,209 miles

Offside rear wheel arch/wing damaged

Fail 4 Oct 2012 29,209 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear wheel arch/wing damaged

Pass 29 Oct 2011 23,006 miles

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

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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GK58 VGO is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 GK58 VGO, 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 VGO registered?

GK58 VGO is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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