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LG58 NXL

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

48,224 mi
Last recorded48,224 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG58 NXL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2024 48,224 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Coolant level low

Front Exhaust mounting defective Broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front bumper damaged/insecure slightly

Front lower core support damaged

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside headlamp has sight movement

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Feb 2024 48,149 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cracked around the entire circumference of the tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cracked around the entire circumference of the tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cracked around the entire circumference of the tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Coolant level low

Front Exhaust mounting defective Broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front bumper damaged/insecure slightly

Front lower core support damaged

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside headlamp has sight movement

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 46,655 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt N/S AND O/S (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front and rear suspension component has slight corrosion

Nearside Rear tyre has cracked on the tread wall

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Mar 2023 46,651 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel PARKING (1.1.2 (a))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt N/S AND O/S (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front and rear suspension component has slight corrosion

Nearside Rear tyre has cracked on the tread wall

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 46,245 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2019 41,003 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Oct 2019 41,003 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 29,321 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front slight play in top mount

Nearside Inner cv boot leaking

Fail 20 Oct 2018 29,321 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Front slight play in top mount

Nearside Inner cv boot leaking

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 26,134 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 20,058 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 11 Sep 2015 16,852 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

Rear childseats fitted

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 14,370 miles

Front tyres getting low

Front wipers smearing slightly

Fail 5 Sep 2014 14,370 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front tyres getting low

Front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 30 Aug 2013 12,766 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all tyres starting to crack in sidewalls

Pass 11 Sep 2012 10,150 miles

nearside rear seatbelt not checked due to childseat fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2011 8,058 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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LG58 NXL is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LG58 NXL, 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 LG58 NXL registered?

LG58 NXL is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 25 September 2008.

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