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LM58 VLY

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

35,635 mi
Last recorded35,635 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM58 VLY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 35,635 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 35,415 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 35,176 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 34,682 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 33,716 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 32,755 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 32,239 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2019 32,239 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 30,854 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2018 30,854 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 29,413 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 27,707 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 25,879 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 23,791 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 21,527 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 19,158 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 14,895 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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LM58 VLY is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 LM58 VLY, 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 LM58 VLY registered?

LM58 VLY is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 5 December 2008.

Is LM58 VLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM58 VLY shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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