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GK58 YSH

2008 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

82,746 mi
Last recorded82,746 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 82,746 miles

Nearside Front Upper Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 76,846 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2025 76,846 miles

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

slight exhaust leak at rear silencer joint.

Pass 8 Apr 2024 72,613 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2024 72,613 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 69,240 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 69,240 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 66,251 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 61,545 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 58,081 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 58,081 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 53,361 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 49,314 miles

1x exhaust mount broken

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 165/65r14 (4.1.E.1)

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

all tyres perished

Pass 7 Mar 2017 45,888 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 42,878 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 39,981 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 36,157 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 32,152 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 32,152 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 30,859 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 28,203 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 YSH is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YSH, 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 YSH registered?

GK58 YSH is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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The MOT history for GK58 YSH shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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