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LS58 VAM

2008 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

35,342 mi
Last recorded35,342 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS58 VAM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 35,342 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 33,565 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 32,029 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 30,428 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 23 Aug 2021 29,226 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 28,078 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 26,446 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 24,251 miles

rear tyres perishing

Pass 13 Sep 2017 21,706 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 19,458 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 19,458 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 17,170 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 15,034 miles

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

front tyres wearing low on inner and outer tread.

Fail 24 Sep 2014 15,034 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

front tyres wearing low on inner and outer tread.

Pass 25 Sep 2013 12,387 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 9,768 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 7,717 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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LS58 VAM is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Blue 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 LS58 VAM, 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 LS58 VAM registered?

LS58 VAM is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is LS58 VAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS58 VAM 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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