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GU58 HFL

2008 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

120,035 mi
Last recorded120,035 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU58 HFL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 120,035 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2025 117,032 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 114,509 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 110,570 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2023 110,568 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 108,678 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack boot (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Beam axle shock mounts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2022 108,678 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Downpipe (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested Due to insecure headlamp (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Rear exhaust box (8.2.1.1 (b))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack boot (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Beam axle shock mounts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 106,515 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 102,701 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 96,826 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 88,697 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 78,756 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Aug 2017 78,756 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 68,961 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 68,961 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported and rear mounts (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 57,985 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 10 Aug 2015 57,979 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Pass 28 Aug 2014 44,981 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside rear tyre perished on inner sidewall

Pass 19 Aug 2013 33,032 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 23,104 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 13,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 13,401 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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GU58 HFL is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GU58 HFL, 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 GU58 HFL registered?

GU58 HFL is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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