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MA58 VZE

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

34,203 mi
Last recorded34,203 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 34,203 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 31,278 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2024 31,278 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2023 28,101 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 24,449 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 21,994 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 20,279 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 18,628 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 16,498 miles

Front tyres 3mm

Fail 20 Aug 2018 16,498 miles

Front tyres 3mm

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 15,459 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 13,441 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 11,831 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 9,978 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 8,387 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 6,860 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 5,272 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 VZE is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 VZE, 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 VZE registered?

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

Is MA58 VZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA58 VZE shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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