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MA58 TLV

2008 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,971 mi
Last recorded73,971 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2017
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA58 TLV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2017 73,971 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 73,971 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 66,168 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 66,168 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 54,828 miles

nsf tyre wearing on the inner edge

osr tyre cracking on the outer edge

osf tyre wearing badly on the inner edge (165/60/14)

Fail 21 Aug 2015 54,828 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

nsf tyre wearing on the inner edge

osr tyre cracking on the outer edge

osf tyre wearing badly on the inner edge (165/60/14)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 44,130 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 44,130 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 24,811 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 4,415 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 TLV is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 TLV, 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 TLV registered?

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

Is MA58 TLV safe to buy?

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