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LR58 FOC

2008 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

87,231 mi
Last recorded87,231 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR58 FOC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 87,231 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2026 87,216 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2025 75,208 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2025 75,200 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 65,318 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 55,774 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Front wiper short

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

Fail 22 Sep 2023 55,774 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure internals (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Front wiper short

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 41,739 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Sep 2022 41,735 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear join (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure front & centre mounting brackets broken (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

parking brake lever near end of working travel

Pass 16 Jul 2021 40,502 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 38,832 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 34,700 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 34,700 miles

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

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 30,099 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 25,547 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 21,983 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 19,453 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 16,436 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 13,137 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 10,540 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 7,836 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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LR58 FOC is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LR58 FOC, 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 FOC is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 4 September 2008.

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