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HY58 RLV

2008 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,909 mi
Last recorded117,909 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY58 RLV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 117,909 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 May 2026 117,909 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2025 107,169 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2025 107,169 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2024 96,899 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2024 96,899 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 84,764 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2023 84,764 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 81,535 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 76,664 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 75,926 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Jul 2020 75,876 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))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Jul 2019 72,154 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 66,662 miles

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

dampness around power steering reservoir

middle exhaust bracket broken

nearside rear handbrake low effort

offside number plate light dim

Fail 10 Jul 2018 66,662 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

dampness around power steering reservoir

middle exhaust bracket broken

nearside rear handbrake low effort

offside number plate light dim

Pass 24 Jul 2017 59,154 miles

Central exhaust hanger broken

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Aug 2016 54,954 miles

Both rear tyres perishing.

Exhaust centre hanger corroded.

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inside edge.

Valve stem slightly damaged All four. (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 9 Aug 2016 54,945 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both rear tyres perishing.

Exhaust centre hanger corroded.

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inside edge.

Valve stem slightly damaged All four. (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 48,903 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 40,043 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 40,043 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 33,125 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 25,659 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 20,448 miles

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

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

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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HY58 RLV is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HY58 RLV, 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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HY58 RLV is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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