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LR58 XJB

2008 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

78,114 mi
Last recorded78,114 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 78,114 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 76,104 miles

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

both front suspension top mountings deteriorating and some lift present

Pass 19 Jan 2024 74,136 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 71,314 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 71,313 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 69,654 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 69,654 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 67,311 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

both front wiper blades smeary

handbrake has long travel

Fail 6 Jan 2021 67,311 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 rear to mid section join (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on approx 3 mm, worn on inner edge area and cut in the tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on approx 3 mm and close to cords on inner edge area - also cut on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

both front wiper blades smeary

handbrake has long travel

Pass 7 Jan 2020 61,532 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 61,532 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 49,150 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 40,525 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 26,006 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 22,661 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 20,192 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 18,658 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 16,455 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 13,283 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 XJB is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 XJB, 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 XJB registered?

LR58 XJB is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 13 September 2008.

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