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LR58 FNZ

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

93,244 mi
Last recorded93,244 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR58 FNZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2024 93,244 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside front tyre tread wearing on edges and close to wear bars

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump rusty/porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2024 93,244 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside front tyre tread wearing on edges and close to wear bars

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump rusty/porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 87,931 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 14 Aug 2023 87,931 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Very low effort on both sides of parking brake

Pass 9 Sep 2022 82,669 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 77,601 miles

slight exhaust blow

Pass 10 Sep 2020 72,473 miles

Low effort on nearside parking brake

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside rear tyre tread close to limit

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 9 Sep 2020 72,473 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Low effort on nearside parking brake

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside rear tyre tread close to limit

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 67,514 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 67,514 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear inop (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 627,775 miles

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

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

rear exhaust has slight leak of gasses and fowling o,s,r coil spring.

Fail 5 Sep 2018 627,775 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust has slight leak of gasses and fowling o,s,r coil spring.

Pass 5 Sep 2017 55,694 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 55,692 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 45,250 miles

Centre exhaust mounting bracket broken

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 4 Sep 2015 38,085 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Sep 2015 38,085 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 35,742 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 30,005 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 22,937 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 18,670 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 18,670 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 FNZ is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LR58 FNZ, 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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LR58 FNZ is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 11 September 2008.

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