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HY58 UTZ

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

71,220 mi
Last recorded71,220 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY58 UTZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2020 71,220 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 67,867 miles

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

both front strut top mounts have slight play

Fail 22 Oct 2019 67,865 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective front & centre hangers corroded & broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

both front strut top mounts have slight play

Pass 18 Oct 2018 65,624 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front and centre exhaust brackets corroded and broken

light scoring on windscreen

Fail 18 Oct 2018 65,624 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm heavily perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front and centre exhaust brackets corroded and broken

light scoring on windscreen

Pass 1 Nov 2017 64,802 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm slightly perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm slightly perished (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

centre and front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 16 Feb 2016 55,998 miles

hand brake has only just the brake test

Fail 16 Feb 2016 55,998 miles

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

hand brake has only just the brake test

Pass 17 Oct 2014 49,268 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 11 Oct 2014 49,206 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s h/brake efficiency low

Pass 16 Oct 2013 43,271 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2013 43,271 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 37,331 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 37,331 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 32,170 miles

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

Offside Front 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 UTZ is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UTZ, 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 HY58 UTZ registered?

HY58 UTZ is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 October 2008.

Is HY58 UTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY58 UTZ shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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