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MA58 TVK

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

27,628 mi
Last recorded27,628 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA58 TVK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 27,628 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 27,299 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 26,899 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 26,523 miles

both front strut top mounts have slight free play

Fail 16 Sep 2022 26,523 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

both front strut top mounts have slight free play

Pass 20 Sep 2021 26,067 miles

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

both front strut top mounts have slight play

Fail 20 Sep 2021 26,067 miles

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

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

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

both front strut top mounts have slight play

Pass 2 Sep 2020 25,713 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 25,225 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 25,215 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 24,426 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 23,629 miles

Front Exhaust bracket broken

Pass 2 Sep 2016 22,844 miles

Exhaust mounting defective

Pass 24 Sep 2015 22,103 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 21,225 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 20,346 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 19,413 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 18,418 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 TVK is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 TVK, 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 TVK registered?

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

Is MA58 TVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA58 TVK shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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