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GK58 VHF

2008 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

50,748 mi
Last recorded50,748 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK58 VHF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 50,748 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 45,212 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 39,588 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2024 39,588 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 33,797 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 33,793 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 27,973 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 27,973 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 22,476 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 18,487 miles

Nearside Rear service brake slightly lazey

front exhaust mount broken but exhaust still surported

Fail 3 Feb 2020 18,487 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear service brake slightly lazey

front exhaust mount broken but exhaust still surported

Pass 1 Feb 2019 15,289 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 12,090 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 9,109 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 7,349 miles

slight bind n/s/r

Pass 29 Sep 2014 6,787 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 5,993 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 5,222 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 4,306 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 VHF is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc 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 GK58 VHF, 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 GK58 VHF registered?

GK58 VHF is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is GK58 VHF safe to buy?

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