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HV58 XKG

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

50,976 mi
Last recorded50,976 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV58 XKG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 50,976 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 49,753 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 48,915 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 43,075 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively And O/S/F also (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Driveshaft, inner CV gaiter misting, from small end securing clip area.

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material And O/S/R , at wheel cylinders (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel/brake binding on slightly.

Offside Rear Bumper corner slightly insecure.

Fail 20 Jan 2023 43,073 miles

Nearside 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 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))

Bad oil leak, from oil filter

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively And O/S/F also (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Driveshaft, inner CV gaiter misting, from small end securing clip area.

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material And O/S/R , at wheel cylinders (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel/brake binding on slightly.

Offside Rear Bumper corner slightly insecure.

Pass 7 Feb 2022 39,659 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front disc lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Feb 2022 39,659 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front disc lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2021 37,144 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 35,281 miles

Both front 165/60 x 14 tyres worn, heavily on inner edges. Recommend tracking.

Fail 19 Feb 2020 35,281 miles

Both front 165/60 x 14 tyres worn, heavily on inner edges. Recommend tracking.

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 30,177 miles

Front brake discs wearing

Fail 20 Sep 2018 30,176 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

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

Front brake discs wearing

Pass 14 Sep 2017 27,200 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 23,538 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 20,083 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 16,836 miles

rear wiper blade in poor condition

Pass 27 Aug 2013 13,494 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 10,498 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 7,746 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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HV58 XKG is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver 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 HV58 XKG, 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 HV58 XKG registered?

HV58 XKG is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 10 October 2008.

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