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MA58 RXZ

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

79,613 mi
Last recorded79,613 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA58 RXZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2021 79,613 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2021 79,546 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak back bozx (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 76,764 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Starting to wear on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165 / 60 R 14 75H Under inflated (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 76,759 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre Starting to wear on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165 / 60 R 14 75H Under inflated (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 73,208 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth Rubber (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust flexi snapped

Front Disc guards corroded

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Unable to see brake pad thickness

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

Fail 10 Oct 2019 73,203 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth Rubber (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust flexi snapped

Front Disc guards corroded

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Unable to see brake pad thickness

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 68,919 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Corrosion to radiator support

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

Fail 11 Oct 2018 68,910 miles

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

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

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Corrosion to radiator support

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 64,028 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre walls starting to crack and perish

Fail 3 Oct 2017 64,028 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective safety catch seized (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge worn away 165/60x14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre walls starting to crack and perish

Pass 7 Oct 2016 59,379 miles

nearside front tyre tread depth 3-4mm

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 13 Oct 2015 56,805 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 56,800 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer holed and blowing (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported all mountings corroded off (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall damaged and cut (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 54,494 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

exhaust mounting brackets corroded loose but supported by another

Fail 14 Oct 2014 54,494 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

exhaust mounting brackets corroded loose but supported by another

Pass 19 Oct 2013 51,726 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 45,003 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 35,410 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 RXZ is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 RXZ, 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 RXZ registered?

MA58 RXZ is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 8 October 2008.

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