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KV58 RBX

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2025
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

144,522 mi
Last recorded144,522 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV58 RBX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2025 144,522 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch and suspension mount corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test fan ()

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 124,695 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 109,762 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2023 109,762 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 11 Jul 2022 100,280 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2022 100,279 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers split and do not clear (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 92,098 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 91,290 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 87,213 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 87,213 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 84,940 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2018 84,940 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 79,298 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test beeds ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Sep 2017 79,298 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test beeds ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit smooth on inside and outside edges (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 74,208 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 74,208 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 68,579 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 68,579 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 62,926 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

tyre been run flat o/s/r tyre walls badly damaged

Pass 1 Oct 2013 57,598 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Oct 2013 57,598 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 51,594 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 51,594 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 45,691 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2011 45,691 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside 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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KV58 RBX is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 KV58 RBX, 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 RBX registered?

KV58 RBX is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 September 2008.

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