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MA58 LXW

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

116,412 mi
Last recorded116,412 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA58 LXW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2026 116,412 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2025 113,968 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes front and rear covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2025 113,968 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes front and rear covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 110,612 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2024 110,610 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 106,303 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on edge.

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 101,500 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Aug 2022 101,500 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc has been burnt / getting hot

Pass 9 Aug 2021 97,367 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Aug 2021 97,367 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 89,855 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 89,855 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 83,855 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 83,854 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 76,390 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump corroded and leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2018 76,390 miles

Exhaust system insecure Catalytic converter to back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Stop lamp(s) not working Hi level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump corroded and leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 71,164 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 71,156 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 63,657 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low and cracking

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

oil leak (pas pipe

Fail 30 Sep 2016 63,657 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155-70-R13 (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front tyre wearing low

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low and cracking

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

oil leak (pas pipe

Pass 28 Sep 2015 45,641 miles

Centre Front oil leak on the engine

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Fail 26 Sep 2015 45,641 miles

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

Centre Front oil leak on the engine

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 25 Sep 2014 34,722 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 25,983 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 18,833 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 12,089 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 LXW is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 LXW, 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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MA58 LXW is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 25 September 2008.

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