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LT58 XLJ

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2020
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

76,882 mi
Last recorded76,882 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT58 XLJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2019 76,882 miles

Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken but system still adequately supported (6.1.2 (a))

Front brake disc lipped

Pass 4 Apr 2017 72,017 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front brake discs slightly lipped

o/s/r parking brake showing low effort

Pass 5 Apr 2016 70,038 miles

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

centre brake light not working

front exhaust bracket broken

oil leak

sump corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2016 70,038 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

centre brake light not working

front exhaust bracket broken

o/s/f tyre crackingt in tread

oil leak

sump corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2015 68,753 miles

centre exhaust bracket missing

Fail 2 Mar 2015 68,753 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

centre exhaust bracket missing

Pass 1 Oct 2014 68,631 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Oct 2014 68,631 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Sep 2012 51,153 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 36,952 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 36,952 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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LT58 XLJ is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 LT58 XLJ, 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 LT58 XLJ registered?

LT58 XLJ is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 17 October 2008.

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