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LV58 HKZ

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

23,505 mi
Last recorded23,505 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV58 HKZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 23,505 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2025 22,704 miles

Parking brake effort on minimum 16% limit

Pass 19 Aug 2024 21,881 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2024 21,881 miles

Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 20,946 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2023 20,946 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 20,350 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 19,665 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2021 19,665 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end modification unsafe (2.1.3 (f) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 19,158 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 18,511 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 17,961 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread perishing and balding towards inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside and offside front washer jets require adjustment.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread perishing and bald towards inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake has little reserve travel.

Pass 22 Aug 2017 16,894 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 15,723 miles

Both rear tyres cracking badly

Fail 5 Aug 2016 15,723 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both rear tyres cracking badly

Pass 24 Aug 2015 14,457 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 13,481 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 10,487 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 8,779 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 7,291 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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LV58 HKZ is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LV58 HKZ, 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 LV58 HKZ registered?

LV58 HKZ is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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