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MA58 CXD

2008 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

40,349 mi
Last recorded40,349 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA58 CXD
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 40,349 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer to centre pipe joining point. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 39,681 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2024 39,681 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 38,453 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

secondary bonnet catch doesn't latch.

Fail 27 Sep 2023 38,453 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both upper and lower joints (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

secondary bonnet catch doesn't latch.

Pass 14 Sep 2022 36,956 miles

Nearside Front Tyre is perished in the tread area.

Offside Front Tyre is perished in the tread area.

Fail 14 Sep 2022 36,956 miles

Nearside Front Tyre is perished in the tread area.

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

Offside Front Tyre is perished in the tread area.

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 35,439 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 34,010 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 32,390 miles

The front brake pads appear to be wearing low.

Pass 11 Sep 2018 30,134 miles

Both rear tyres deteriorating/ perishing.

Exhaust system showing signs of corrosion.

Fail 10 Sep 2018 30,134 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Both rear tyres deteriorating/ perishing.

Exhaust system showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 15 Sep 2017 28,095 miles

Both rear tyres deteriorated

Front and centre exhaust brackets insecure

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 25,248 miles

Both rear tyres are perished on the side walls.

Fail 14 Sep 2016 25,248 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both rear tyres are perished on the side walls.

The near side front tyre is worn low around the edges of the tread.

Pass 22 Sep 2015 21,218 miles

The off side and near side rear tyres are perished on the sidewalls.

Fail 22 Sep 2015 21,218 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

The off side and near side rear tyres are perished on the sidewalls.

Pass 9 Sep 2014 15,469 miles

The centre exhaust showing signs of corrosion.

The engine sump showing some corrosion.

The nearside rear and offside rear tyres starting to deteriorate slightly.

The offside front and nearside front tyres showing some wear on the inner tyre edge.

Pass 6 Sep 2013 11,444 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 5,592 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 6,513 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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MA58 CXD is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MA58 CXD, 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 MA58 CXD registered?

MA58 CXD is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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