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LR58 FJA

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

67,429 mi
Last recorded67,429 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR58 FJA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 67,429 miles

Exhaust rubbing on heat shield that is on the fuel tank.

Fail 29 Nov 2025 67,309 miles

Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust rubbing on heat shield that is on the fuel tank.

Pass 3 Dec 2024 64,206 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2023 60,489 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 55,858 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Wheel arch area (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Aug 2022 55,858 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Wheel arch area (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 55,863 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 54,105 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 54,105 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 48,989 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 48,989 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 40,695 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 33,286 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 26,329 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 21,958 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 21,958 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 17,289 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 12,603 miles

o/s/r light unit damaged but not effecting light output at time of test

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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LR58 FJA is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc 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 LR58 FJA, 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 LR58 FJA registered?

LR58 FJA is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 September 2008.

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