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KN58 XOT

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

90,350 mi
Last recorded90,350 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN58 XOT
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2023 90,350 miles

Nearside Front vertical link dirt cover deteriorating

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front exhaust mount corroded/broken but still supporting exhaust.

minor exhaust blow at front exhaust mount

slight play in both suspension top mounts with suspension hanging

Fail 6 Sep 2023 90,350 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front vertical link dirt cover deteriorating

front exhaust mount corroded/broken but still supporting exhaust.

minor exhaust blow at front exhaust mount

slight play in both suspension top mounts with suspension hanging

Pass 3 Sep 2022 85,388 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2022 85,388 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 81,889 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))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 78,773 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 73,039 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2019 73,039 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 64,747 miles

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

both rear tyres perishing

Fail 4 Sep 2018 64,747 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 23 Sep 2017 56,154 miles

both rear tyres perishing.

Fail 23 Sep 2017 56,154 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres perishing.

Pass 20 Sep 2016 48,406 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 45,042 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 39,680 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 34,706 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 27,871 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)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 20,768 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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KN58 XOT is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KN58 XOT, 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 KN58 XOT registered?

KN58 XOT is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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