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KM58 NYC

2008 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

27,478 mi
Last recorded27,478 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM58 NYC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 27,478 miles

Offside Front slight bind when wheel tuned by hand

general underbody corrosion on rear axle and subframe

power steering operative but slightly stiff.

Fail 14 Aug 2026 27,478 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front slight bind when wheel tuned by hand

general underbody corrosion on rear axle and subframe

power steering operative but slightly stiff.

Pass 1 Aug 2025 27,344 miles

Knock on steering but unable to find on test

Pass 23 Aug 2024 27,173 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2024 27,173 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 25,730 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 24,979 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 24,522 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 23,814 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 23,393 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 22,722 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 22,281 miles

n/s/r brake slight bind

Pass 16 Aug 2016 21,689 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 20,871 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 20,091 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 20,091 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 19,162 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 18,199 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 18,199 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 15,875 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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KM58 NYC is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KM58 NYC, 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 KM58 NYC registered?

KM58 NYC is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 November 2008.

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