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KV58 PZP

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

94,580 mi
Last recorded94,580 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV58 PZP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 94,580 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 88,134 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush o/s/r n/s/r (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 80,651 miles

Exhaust mounting defective both centre brackets broken (needs attention) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in between treads (155/70x13) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (upper coils) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

brake pedal anti slip slight wear

Fail 9 Oct 2023 80,647 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play and dust cover deteriorated (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Exhaust mounting defective both centre brackets broken (needs attention) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in between treads (155/70x13) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (upper coils) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

brake pedal anti slip slight wear

handbrake has travel

Pass 14 Oct 2022 66,746 miles

Exhaust mounting defective one front and one rear hangers broken away (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides rubbers splitting in some places (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber splitting at ends (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated long travel (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 56,288 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 50,368 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 48,541 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 46,312 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 43,025 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 40,109 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 37,496 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 34,807 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 30,121 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 25,583 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 21,682 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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KV58 PZP is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc 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 KV58 PZP, 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 KV58 PZP registered?

KV58 PZP is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 12 September 2008.

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