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LV58 XSM

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

63,786 mi
Last recorded63,786 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 63,786 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 60,219 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 58,161 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 56,566 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 55,277 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 53,140 miles

knock front suspension/steering (? shock absorber)

n/s front sides light weak

Fail 7 Jul 2021 53,140 miles

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

knock front suspension/steering (? shock absorber)

n/s front sides light weak

Pass 29 Jul 2020 50,398 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 48,007 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 44,816 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective slight split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

low reading o/s rear foot brake

rear brake imbalance 30% limit 30%

Pass 24 Aug 2017 41,461 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both front tyres perishing/cracking 165/60/14

both rear tyres perishing/cracking 165/60/14

Pass 2 Sep 2016 36,009 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres starting to perish 165/60/14

Fail 2 Sep 2016 36,007 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres starting to perish 165/60/14

Pass 31 Aug 2015 31,552 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 25,120 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2014 25,120 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 18,864 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 10,807 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 10,807 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 XSM is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black 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 LV58 XSM, 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 XSM registered?

LV58 XSM is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is LV58 XSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV58 XSM shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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