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MA58 VUX

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2025
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

99,703 mi
Last recorded99,703 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 22 Apr 2025 99,703 miles

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

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reflector likely to become detached (4.8.1 (b) (ii))

Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Nearside front and offside rear. (5.2.3 (f))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Nearside and offside. (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2024 95,371 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

handbrake has little reserve travel

Fail 3 May 2024 95,370 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 20 Dec 2022 88,739 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2022 88,739 miles

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust box has a hole (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 84,954 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split on ends (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Dec 2021 84,954 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split on ends (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2020 80,555 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn to 1.6 mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

parking brake travel long. effort good

Pass 21 Jun 2019 72,168 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 69,538 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 69,538 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 65,701 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe after flexi joint (7.1.2)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim rim damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear wiper blade bent

advise both pedal rubbers,wear

advise handbrake travel

both front wiper blades were about to come out of arms,put back into place

Fail 21 Oct 2017 65,701 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe after flexi joint (7.1.2)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim rim damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear wiper blade bent

advise both pedal rubbers,wear

advise handbrake travel

both front wiper blades were about to come out of arms,put back into place

Pass 13 Oct 2016 57,475 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 57,475 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 49,966 miles

Centre stoplight not working

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Oct 2015 49,966 miles

Centre stoplight not working

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 44,398 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 44,398 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 35,774 miles

Centre stop lamp inop

Fail 18 Sep 2013 35,774 miles

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

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

Centre stop lamp inop

Pass 14 Sep 2012 26,429 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 20,350 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 VUX is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 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 VUX, 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 VUX is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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