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MA58 LXX

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

57,339 mi
Last recorded57,339 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA58 LXX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2024 57,339 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2024 57,338 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 54,835 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 50,896 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 48,015 miles

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

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

oil and water appear mixed in engine

Pass 18 Nov 2019 45,145 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 15 Nov 2019 45,145 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 41,019 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2018 41,019 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 37,700 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 36,000 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all round (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 33,528 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2014 30,443 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 27,356 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2013 27,356 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 23,929 miles

gearbox leak

Pass 15 Oct 2011 19,514 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 LXX is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MA58 LXX, 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 LXX registered?

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

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