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HW58 EVB

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

64,276 mi
Last recorded64,276 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW58 EVB
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 64,276 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak at rear of exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2024 61,794 miles

Nearside Front l/h front wiper blade slightly split

Pass 15 Sep 2023 59,287 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 57,323 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2021 54,775 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 53,372 miles

Nearside Rear l/h rear brake slightly sticking

Pass 7 Sep 2019 50,909 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2018 47,498 miles

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 22 Sep 2017 44,143 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 39,744 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 35,440 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 35,440 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 31,597 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 26,434 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 20,636 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 14,744 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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HW58 EVB is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 HW58 EVB, 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

How do I check the history of HW58 EVB?

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What year was HW58 EVB registered?

HW58 EVB is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 20 September 2008.

Is HW58 EVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW58 EVB shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HW58 EVB have outstanding finance?

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