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MA58 VUY

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

123,676 mi
Last recorded123,676 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2021 123,676 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 115,795 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 107,043 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 104,275 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 99,546 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint On Back Box (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Sep 2017 99,546 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint On Back Box (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 92,206 miles

exhaust front pipe bracket broken, exhaust still secure

Fail 28 Sep 2016 92,206 miles

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

exhaust front pipe bracket broken, exhaust still secure

Pass 24 Sep 2015 81,134 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 68,425 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 57,736 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2012 45,805 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 45,805 miles

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 19 Sep 2011 34,368 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 34,368 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 VUY is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 VUY, 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 VUY registered?

MA58 VUY is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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